Odegaard speaks out about his injury and provides an update to Arsenal supporters.

In a recent development, Arsenal's team captain Martin Odegaard has suffered an unfortunate ankle injury that has been described as 'bad'. According to Odegaard himself, he has sustained ligament damage as a result of the injury. However, he remains optimistic and believes that he is already making progress towards his recovery while receiving treatment in the medical room.

Due to his injury, Odegaard has been unable to participate in the last three games for Arsenal, including the highly anticipated North London derby and the recent match against Manchester City. The injury was sustained during Norway's victory over Austria earlier this month, forcing Odegaard to exit the game with a hobble. Following a series of tests, it was confirmed that he had suffered ligament damage, which Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta described as a 'quite significant' setback.

While the timeframe for Odegaard's return remains uncertain, Arsenal has been hesitant to provide any specific details. However, reports suggest that the midfielder could be out of action for approximately eight weeks. In his first official statement after the injury, Odegaard addressed the situation in his program notes for Arsenal's Carabao Cup match against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday evening.

He stated, "It's been a while since my last program notes, so I thought I would start by giving an update on my injury. It was a bad twist to my ankle, and I damaged some ligaments there. But injuries are a part of football, and now I'm just focused on recovering as quickly as possible." Odegaard also mentioned that he is working hard and feeling more positive each day, with his sole focus being on returning to the field as soon as possible.

Last week, Arteta acknowledged that playing without Odegaard would be a significant challenge for the team, especially as they aim to compete for the title and Champions League spots. He confirmed, "The scan revealed damage to the ligaments in his ankle, so we will be without him for some time. We hope it won't be for months." The Spaniard also acknowledged Odegaard's crucial role in the team, stating that he is their captain and one of the best players on the team.

Arteta believes that the team's identity is closely linked to Odegaard's performance and behavior on the field, making it a big test for the rest of the team to step up in his absence. Despite his injury, Arsenal has managed to perform well, beating Tottenham and earning a point against Manchester City in the Premier League. Fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis on Arsenal by signing up for updates on their website.

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