Arsenal headed into the international break rather full of dread after what happened during the last pause for international fixtures.
Martin Odegaard sustained what was a significant ligament injury to his ankle and we have not seen him since. It’s unlikely we see him before the next international break either.
It was a game between Norway and Austria where the Gunners skipper hobbled off and we’re seeing yet more injuries now.
Before the latest round of fixtures even commenced Kai Havertz withdrew from his duties with Germany due to a knock and Thomas Partey also withdrew from selection for Ghana. So, the last thing Mikel Arteta needed was another injury. Sadly, that’s what’s happened…