Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is poised for a much-anticipated return to action, offering a major boost to the Gunners’ faltering form ahead of crucial matches against Inter Milan and Chelsea.
Odegaard has been sidelined for the past twelve games due to an ankle ligament injury sustained during international duty with Norway.
In his absence, Arsenal have struggled, picking up just one point from their last three Premier League outings, culminating in a disappointing defeat at Newcastle on Saturday.
The news of Odegaard’s return comes as a welcome relief for manager Mikel Arteta. The Norwegian playmaker is considered Arsenal’s most creative force, and his absence has been keenly felt.
Odegaard’s return is a double boost for Arsenal. Not only is he expected to be fit for the upcoming Champions League clash against Inter Milan, but he will also likely feature in the crucial London derby versus Chelsea next weekend.
Arteta will be hoping Odegaard can rediscover his form quickly and help the team turn things around.
The upcoming fixtures are crucial for Arsenal’s Champions League qualification hopes and their Premier League standing.
Adding to the positive news, Norway has agreed to let Odegaard skip the upcoming international fixtures, allowing him time to fully recover.
This decision has been met with relief by Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who will be keen to avoid any further setbacks for his star player.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand expressed his surprise at how much Arsenal have missed Odegaard.
Ferdinand hailed the Norwegian as Arsenal’s most important player, highlighting his ability to control the tempo, retain possession, and create scoring opportunities.
