Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta issues update on Arsenal captain after new blow

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·13 de setembro de 2025

Martin Odegaard injury: Mikel Arteta issues update on Arsenal captain after new blow

Another new blow for the skipper

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Mikel Arteta is unsure if injured Martin Odegaard will be fit for Arsenal’s Champions League opener against Athletic Club next week.

The Gunners welcomed Odegaard back to the starting line-up against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, after the skipper was named among the substitutes for the 1-0 loss at Liverpool in the game before the international break.

But his return lasted just 18 minutes before being replaced by Ethan Nwaneri.

Odegaard appeared to land awkwardly on his shoulder as a result of a tackle from team-mate Jurrien Timber, who was attempting to win the ball back off Morgan Gibbs-White on the edge of Forest’s box.

It appeared to be another shoulder injury, a repeat to the damage Odegaard sustained in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds last month.

Asked after the game for an update on his skipper, Arteta said: “I think ie's the same shoulder that he [injured] last time. He was uncomfortable to continue. So, that's a shame. He played with the national team, he was feeling good, and suddenly something happened again."

Asked if Odegaard would be fit for Tuesday's clash with Athletic, Arteta said: "He will certainly be doing everything from now on to be ready for today. I guarantee you that, but I don't know."