Another blow for Mikel Arteta: Martin Odegaard leaves the field injured against Nottingham Forest | OneFootball

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In the ongoing match between Tottenham Forest and Arsenal, Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard was forced off the field due to a recent injury.

A cruel twist of fate unfolded early in the match against Nottingham. In just the 8th minute, teammate Jurrien Timber committed to a tackle that inadvertently caught Martin Ødegaard in its wake. The Norwegian playmaker was sent crashing to the turf, his body contorting as he landed with devastating impact directly on his shoulder.

The lingering discomfort proved too much to bear, forcing Ødegaard’s early exit from the match. His place on the field was taken by the promising young talent, Ethan Nwaneri.

This potential setback casts a shadow over an Arsenal squad already grappling with fitness concerns, as five first-team players are currently sidelined. Ødegaard now risks swelling that unfortunate number.

Despite the emerging worry, the Gunners currently hold third place in the early league standings with six points from three matches, though they remain three points adrift of early leaders Liverpool.