"If you're Odegaard, the club captain and 18 months ago you were the guy. All of a sudden - and I know he's had some injuries - but there's question marks over whether he actually starts because of Eze. And maybe because of the way he's been playing, someone else might get ahead of him as well. So if you're Martin Odegaard, do you stick around? I don't think you do."
"I agree, I agree. I've always liked Martin Odegaard and the way he plays because he's very elegant, but he's not influential anymore. He's there to start the act"
Martin Odegaard, Arsenal's captain and once a standout player since his £30m transfer from Real Madrid in 2021, has experienced a notable decline in his role at the club. Over the past 18 months, his importance to Mikel Arteta's squad has diminished considerably. Last season, Odegaard contributed only three Premier League goals and has started less than half of Arsenal's games this term. While injuries have contributed to his reduced involvement, his form has also drawn criticism from pundits. The arrival of Eberechi Eze, signed for £67.5m last summer, has further impacted Odegaard's status, with Eze now preferred in recent matches. Football analysts suggest Odegaard should consider leaving Arsenal given his diminished influence and bit-part status.
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