Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is set to remain out of action until after the November international break due to a medial collateral ligament injury sustained during the club’s 4 October win over West Ham.
The 26-year-old midfielder was substituted in the first half of that match, and Arsenal later confirmed he would miss the current international window. While no official recovery timeline was initially provided, Odegaard is now expected to be unavailable until mid-November.
Impact on Arsenal’s Fixtures
Odegaard’s absence will see him miss key Premier League clashes against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland, along with Champions League ties versus Atletico Madrid and Slavia Prague.
His injury troubles have disrupted the start of his season, having been forced off early in three consecutive league matches.
Manager Mikel Arteta faces a significant setback, given Odegaard’s central role in Arsenal’s midfield. The club will hope for his return in time for the high-stakes north London derby against Tottenham on 23 November.
Meanwhile, Odegaard’s national team, Norway, secured a decisive 5–0 victory over Israel in their latest qualifier. If successful in their campaign, Norway would make their first major tournament appearance since Euro 2000.