Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is already facing the absence of key midfielder Declan Rice, who received a red card in the match against Brighton. Now, Arteta is anxiously awaiting updates on his captain's condition, which could further impact the team's preparations.
Odegaard, 25, was leading Norway in their Nations League Group B3 match against Austria when he suffered the injury. The incident occurred just after the hour mark during a seemingly harmless 50-50 challenge, resulting in Odegaard rolling his left ankle.
The midfielder immediately went down, clutching his ankle and writhing in pain. Replays highlighted the severity of the clash with Austria's Christoph Baumgartner. TV cameras captured Odegaard's girlfriend, Helene Spilling, watching on with concern.
Physiotherapists attended to Odegaard on the pitch as he lay with his head in his hands. He eventually hobbled off, assisted by medical staff, barely able to put weight on his left foot and visibly distressed.
Arsenal's next match is against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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