Martin Ødegaard left the pitch in tears due to an ankle injury during Norway's 2-1 Nations League victory against Austria, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming North London derby.
Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, described Ødegaard's injury as a sprain, noting he was unable to continue and was surrounded by physiotherapists, indicating concern for his condition.
Team doctor Ola Sand confirmed the injury as a sprain and highlighted the uncertainty about ligament damage, stating that an MRI may be needed for a comprehensive diagnosis.
The match was pivotal for Norway, who equalized with Erling Haaland's goal, keeping them level on points at the top of their group with Slovenia.
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