Martin Odegaard was absent from the Arsenal team walk this morning ahead of Fulham clash | OneFootball

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was absent from the team walk this morning ahead of their Premier League game against Fulham later today, according to journalist Connor Humm.

It is a big blow for manager Mikel Arteta Gunners need to win at the Emirates Stadium today, and could do with the Norwegian midfielder.

Odegaard featured for 57 minutes as Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

The Gunners star went off after 57 minutes after feeling discomfort in his knee, something which has troubled him for most of the season.

While no official news has confirmed that Odegaard will not feature today, he is unlikely to be available after missing the team walk earlier today.

Arsenal are also expected to be without Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber. Arteta will be praying for some good news ahead of the second leg at home to Atletico next Tuesday.

He needs his best players available for the game as the Gunners eye a spot in the final of the Champions League for the first time since 2006.

A win against Fulham would take Arsenal six points clear of Manchester City. However, City will have two games in hand.

They will fancy their chances in Odegaard’s absence and will hope none of their key players picks up a knock ahead of one of their most important games of the season.