Martin Odegaard is about to overlook at the very least three weeks of motion after struggling an ankle harm with Norway on worldwide obligation.
Arsenal star Odegaard limped off within the second half of his nation’s 2-1 win over Austria within the Nations League on Monday in worrying indicators for Gunners supporters.
Odegaard regarded in extreme misery as he hobbled off the pitch, earlier than he was later seen on crutches as he limped on to a non-public jet, with the problem described as a ‘dangerous ankle harm’.
And, in response to Norway’s group physician Ola Sand, the 25-year-old – who underwent medical examinations in London on Tuesday – appears to have averted a damaged ankle, however he’s anticipated to be out of motion for at the very least the remainder of September.
‘Such ankle accidents usually take at the very least three weeks,’ he informed Norwegian outlet VG. ‘Something aside from that’s only a bonus. After which it could possibly take longer.
Martin Odegaard is reportedly set to overlook at the very least three weeks of motion with an ankle harm
Odegaard limped off with the problem throughout Norway’s sport in opposition to Austria on Monday evening
Odegaard regarded in extreme misery and was later seen on crutches boarding a non-public jet
‘Ankle accidents are very painful straight away. With Martin, it was extraordinarily painful. He turned very apprehensive.
‘They’re finding out the MR photos now, and have despatched them on. No violation is suspected. What we’ve got up to now obtained from the MRI examination in London is that there’s most likely no fracture within the ankle.
‘Within the occasion of a fracture, we’re speaking about being out of motion for six weeks plus.’
Information of Odegaard’s harm comes as an enormous blow for Mikel Arteta, with the Arsenal captain sure to overlook their north London derby in opposition to Tottenham on Sunday.
That comes together with his fellow midfield talisman Declan Rice already suspended for the conflict after he was despatched off final day out in opposition to Brighton, whereas new £33million signing Mikel Merino is out with a fractured shoulder.
There are additionally considerations from Norway’s perspective that Odegaard might be absent for the following worldwide break, with Stale Solbakken’s facet set to face Slovenia and Austria on October 10 and October 13.
If that proved to be the case, Odegaard may miss as much as seven Arsenal matches over the following month.
Together with the north London derby, this would come with a crunch Premier League sport in opposition to Man Metropolis, together with Champions League ties with Atalanta and PSG.
Sand, who revealed Arsenal have taken over look after Odegaard, additionally defined the following steps for Odegaard.
‘He has had it (ankle accidents) earlier than,’ he added. ‘It’s at all times a bit troublesome to interpret an MR picture when you will have had an outdated harm. However Arsenal are virtually sure there isn’t any breach. However this will likely nonetheless take a while.
‘His response to the rehabilitation within the subsequent few weeks is crucial. It would begin rigorously on the bike, rigorously in relation to what he can tolerate from ache. You then take it steadily.’
The information of Odegaard’s absence comes as an enormous blow for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta
If Norway’s predictions are appropriate, Odegaard may miss as much as seven video games for the Gunners
In the meantime, Solbakken bemoaned the harm, highlighting how issues could be rather more troublesome if Odegaard is unavailable.
Arteta is for certain to be in the identical boat, with the Norwegian having been considerably of an ever-present since transferring to the Emirates – initially on mortgage – in January 2021.
In complete, the midfielder has performed 156 occasions for the membership, scoring 31 objectives and including 23 assists, with the 25-year-old shortly progressing to membership captain forward of the 2022-23 season.
Following Sunday’s conflict with Tottenham, Arsenal are set to start their Champions League marketing campaign in opposition to Atalanta subsequent Thursday.
