If Odegaard is unable to attend Derby, Mikel Arteta has a number of choices.
Ahead of the derby against Tottenham on Sunday, Martin Odegaard, an ARSENAL player, was observed boarding a private plane on crutches due to an alarming injury setback.
The captain of the Gunners was hit in the ankle while playing for Norway against Austria.
.
8Martin Odegaard has been spotted on crutches after getting injured while playing for NorwayCredit: VG
8The ace is a major doubt for the derby against SpursCredit: Getty
8The ace was in tears after going down against Austria
8Odegaard had to be helped off the pitch by Erling HaalandCredit: RexFollowing a 50/50 match with Christoph Baumgartner, Odegaard lost and was left writing in excruciating pain.
Among the throng was his pregnant girlfriend Helene Spilling, who looked nervous as it became apparent that Odegaard could not continue.
He eventually left the pitch in tears, comforted by comrades such as Erling Haaland.
Additionally, Odegaard’s availability for Arsenal’s pivotal showdown against rival Spurs this coming weekend is now seriously questioned, according to Norwegian physician Ola Sand. Sand stated, “He is headed to London and will receive an MRI there later today.”
(My assessment?) Other than a major overshoot, we’ll have to wait and see what Arsenal finds out.The dramatist departed Norway’s camp early on Tuesday and returned to London.In order for the medical staff at Arsenal to properly assess Odegaard, he flew back to the city on a private aircraft.Still, the ace’s signals are not encouraging because he had to use crutches to go around.Odegaard appeared to flinch as he approached the aircraft’s steps with a helper.And Mikel Arteta will be hoping for good news as his captain prepares for scans to determine the extent of his injury.
8Odegaard went down after a 50/50 with Christoph Baumgartner
8It soon became clear he could not continue
8Pregnant partner Helene Spilling looked concerned in the stands
Stale Solbakken, the manager of Norway, made an odd joke on Odegaard’s injuries.
Declan Rice’s suspension has already prevented him from playing for the Spaniards.
Following his summertime signing with Arsenal, Mikel Merino has missed several months of action because of an unusual shoulder injury he sustained during his first training session.
Following the improper comment made by Norway’s manager Stale Solbakken over Odegaard’s loss on Monday night, Arteta is probably going to be even more circumspect about the situation.
“It appeared extremely agonising in the changing area,” Solbakken said. He was sitting with the physiotherapists encircling him, making it impossible for him to move.
As far as we can tell, it’s an ankle sprain. Football players are aware that, if their ligaments are not torn, things may, hopefully, turn out okay.
“However, I don’t think Arteta will give me a call tonight to give me props.”
Arsenal will likely need to rearrange their team for the derby against Spurs because Odegaard is expected to miss it.
Jorginho and Thomas Partey seemed poised to replace Rice and Merino.
Furthermore, Kai Havertz might be moved to a supporting role in Odegaard’s absence.
After Raheem Sterling’s deadline-day loan agreement with Chelsea, he might possibly be able to make his debut.
But Arteta does have options; rookie Ethan Nwaneri and defender Oleksandr Zinchenko might step in.
