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Arsenal Captain Martin Odengaard ruled out for three weeks due to injury

Martin Odegaard Injured

2024-09-12

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be absent for "at least three weeks" due to an injury he sustained while playing for Norway in the Nation s Leagu

Despite positive results after early scans, Ola Sand, the team doctor for Norway, stated that if a fracture is found, the midfield player might miss "six weeks plus." The North London derby between Tottenham and the Gunners on Sunday will be played without the captain.

Martin Odegaard Limps off the pitch

Odegaard, will miss the north London derby against Tottenham due to an injury he sustained while playing for his country that will keep him out of action for "at least three weeks."
The midfield player was seen hobbling off the field following Monday's 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory against Austria. 

After returning to London on Tuesday, he underwent scans that revealed there was no break in his ankle. However, Ola Sand, the team doctor for Norway, estimated that he would be out for a few weeks at most.