Arsenal will be relieved to welcome Martin Odegaard back after a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The club captain suffered an ankle injury during the September international break, returning to North London on crutches. Arsenal’s form has notably dipped without their influential playmaker, who last featured on match day three of the campaign.
After weeks of anticipation, fans finally saw Odegaard back in action as he made a late cameo at the San Siro against Inter Milan. His return has sparked optimism, but questions remain about his potential involvement with Norway’s national team.
Odegaard’s injury, sustained on international duty, has only deepened Mikel Arteta’s reservations about the impact of international breaks. While Norway initially left him out of their squad for November’s Nations League fixtures, there is still a chance he could join Stale Solbakken’s side. Arteta confirmed that a decision on Odegaard’s availability will depend on his training progress and subsequent assessments.
