Arteta hints at Arsenal captain Odegaard’s return after two months of harm

Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard. File
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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is within the closing phases of his restoration from an ankle harm after almost two months out, supervisor Mikel Arteta stated Friday, November 1, 2024.

Arteta stated Odegaard would not play in opposition to Newcastle United within the Premier League on Saturday however did not rule the midfielder out of the journey to Inter Milan within the Champions League on Wednesday.

“Now is the stage where he is going to do certain work with us. Let’s see how he deals with pain and if his movement is natural enough,” Arteta stated.

“He’s physically now at the level required to compete. With the work rate and hours he has put in, I’d be surprised that the moment he starts training with us; he looks ready. Hopefully, soon.”

Odegaard was injured enjoying for Norway in a Nations League group-stage match on September 9 and Arsenal has missed his creativity and management.

After gathering only a level from its final two video games, Arsenal is in third place, 5 factors behind chief Manchester City.

Arteta stated left-back Riccardo Calafiori would additionally miss the Newcastle recreation due to harm, however fellow defender Gabriel shall be in rivalry if he trains effectively on Friday.