Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is working hard to recover from an ankle injury, offering a potential boost for manager Mikel Arteta as the club faces a challenging fixture list according to Daily Mail’s Sami Mokbel.
Odegaard has been sidelined since sustaining ligament damage while playing for Norway in September, but the 25-year-old is set to take a significant step forward in his rehabilitation by returning to light training on the pitch this week.
While Odegaard’s return would be timely, it’s uncertain when Arteta will consider him fit for competitive action. Should he play before the upcoming international break, which follows Arsenal’s match against Chelsea on November 10, Norway could call up the midfielder for their November fixtures against Slovenia and Kazakhstan.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken has expressed hope that Odegaard will be available for those games, potentially adding a layer of concern for Arsenal about his early return to international duty.
Arsenal’s defence also faces several injury issues. Gabriel Magalhaes, who sustained a knee knock during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, is being monitored closely. Initial assessments suggest the injury may not be severe, though a scan scheduled for Tuesday will provide a clearer picture of his recovery timeline.
