Mikel Arteta Reveals When He Expects Martin Odegaard To Return From Injury

Martin Odegaard Recovery: Positive News for Arsenal Fans

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is close to making a comeback after being sidelined with an ankle injury. His absence since the September international break has left fans eagerly awaiting his return.

Odegaard’s Injury and Initial Timeline

Injury Details: Odegaard picked up an ankle ligament injury while playing for Norway during their UEFA Nations League victory against Austria.
Initial Timeline: Although the injury was not severe, initial reports suggested the midfielder could be out until November.

Updates from Mikel Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta provided several injury updates ahead of the Premier League match against Bournemouth. While other players like Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are making progress, Arteta mentioned Odegaard’s recovery as a key focus.

Next Week is Crucial: Arteta confirmed that Odegaard won’t be available for the Bournemouth match but hinted that next week could be critical in determining his return.
Arteta’s Words: “He is not going to be fit for this game [against Bournemouth]. Next week will be a different story. He needs to clear some markers. Next week will be crucial to understand how close he is,” said Arteta on Friday (via James Olley).
Expected Return: Arteta also shared that he expects Odegaard to return before the November international break.

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Arsenal’s Form Without Odegaard

Unbeaten Record: Despite Odegaard’s absence, Arsenal have managed to remain unbeaten.
Midfield Adaptation: Arteta has made tactical adjustments with Leandro Trossard stepping in to fill the gap in midfield.
Future Matches: Odegaard may miss important games against Shakhtar Donetsk and Liverpool, but Arteta’s optimistic update suggests he could be back in action by early November, just in time for crucial matches against Newcastle, Inter, and Chelsea.

Conclusion

Odegaard’s return will be a boost for Arsenal, especially as they enter a challenging run of fixtures. Although the team has performed well without him, his leadership and creativity will be key as the season progresses.

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