Martin Ødegaard has openly criticized his performance this season, particularly regarding goals and assists, exacerbated by a two-month ankle injury. However, he bounced back with a stellar performance in Arsenal's 7-1 victory against PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League, netting two goals and one assist. As he prepares for an important Premier League clash against Manchester United, Ødegaard emphasizes the need for improvement and collective effort, especially with key players sidelined due to injuries. He reflects on the necessity for all players to step up in their absence and shares optimism about the team's goal-sharing approach.
I know that I have not been good enough, especially in front of goal. I work hard every day to improve it and I know I have the ability and the talent to do it.
With the players we have out, the rest of us have to step up even more. It's a good thing we can share the goals and hopefully we can keep doing that.
I'm very used to people speaking about me, judging my performances and I do that myself. I'm harder on myself.
It was encouraging for us to have six different scorers against PSV, including all three of our makeshift front line.
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