"Arsenal confirmed that captain Martin Ødegaard has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury to his left knee and has withdrawn from the Norway squad. It is the latest in a number of setbacks for the 26-year-old, who picked up the injury against West Ham on Saurday, in what has already been an injury-hit campaign. The club have confirmed the player will miss his country's upcoming matches against Israel and New Zealand after sustaining the knee issue."
"A statement from the Gunners added: "Martin will continue to be assessed and treated by our medical team at Sobha Realty Training Centre during the international window, with the aim of a return to action as soon as possible." Ødegaard was forced off after 30 minutes of the 2-0 victory over West Ham at the Emirates Stadium, the third successive home game in which he has been withdrawn before half-time."
Martin Ødegaard has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury to his left knee and has withdrawn from the Norway squad. The injury occurred against West Ham, forcing him off after 30 minutes of the 2-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. He will miss Norway's upcoming matches against Israel and New Zealand. The club medical team will assess and treat him at Sobha Realty Training Centre during the international window with the aim of a prompt return. Ødegaard has been withdrawn before half-time in three successive home games and has previously had shoulder problems. Declan Rice left Saturday's game with a back issue but is expected to report for England duty as planned.
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