Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to be sidelined for at least three weeks due to an ankle injury sustained while playing for Norway in a Nations League match. Norway's team doctor mentioned there is probably no fracture, but emphasized that such injuries typically require a minimum recovery period of three weeks. An update from manager Mikel Arteta is expected soon, but Odegaard’s absence could mean missing five critical games, including matches against title rivals.
"Such ankle injuries often take at least three weeks. Anything other than that is just a bonus and then it can take longer," said Norway's team doctor Ola Sand, explaining that while the initial MRI results indicated no fracture, patience would be necessary for comprehensive recovery. If there were a fracture, the recovery timeline could extend to six weeks or more, raising concerns about Odegaard's potential impact on Arsenal's upcoming critical fixtures.
"Arsenal are almost certain there is no breach, but this may still take some time," Sand elaborated, indicating the complexities involved with recovery from ankle injuries and the importance of careful evaluation. This situation compounds Arsenal's challenges as they face additional absences in midfield with Declan Rice suspended and Mikel Merino injured. The scaling back of available players places further strain on manager Mikel Arteta ahead of crucial matches in both the Premier League and Champions League.
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