Arsenal’s Martin Ødegaard ruled out until mid-November with knee injury | OneFootball

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard (26) is set to be sidelined until mid-November after suffering a medial collateral ligament injury in his knee, a significant blow to Mikel Arteta’s plans ahead of a crucial run of fixtures, BBC Sport reports.

The Norwegian midfielder sustained the injury during Arsenal’s 2–0 win over West Ham on 4 October and was forced off midway through the first half. While the club initially confirmed his absence for the ongoing international break, medical assessments have since revealed that his recovery will extend well into next month.

Ødegaard’s injury means he will miss key Premier League fixtures against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland, as well as Champions League clashes with Atletico Madrid and Slavia Prague.

The setback compounds what has been a stop-start season for the 26-year-old, who has been withdrawn early in three consecutive league matches due to fitness concerns. Arsenal face Tottenham Hotspur immediately after the November international break, and Ødegaard’s fitness for the north London derby remains uncertain, a lingering concern for a side chasing domestic and European success.

GFN | Finn Entwistle