Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is expected to be sidelined with a knee problem until at least November’s international break, according to a new report.
The Gunners skipper has been decidedly unlikely with injuries this season. Ødegaard became the first player in Premier League history to be subbed off in the first half of three consecutive appearances after a nasty clash of knees against West Ham United at the start of October.
Having previously been plagued with a persistent shoulder injury, Ødegaard was subsequently diagnosed with an MCL issue by Arsenal. The club didn’t provide any timeframe for his recovery, although some experts estimated it could stretch to as long as two months.
Ødegaard will be out until Nov. 23 at the earliest, according to .
The report does not provide a definitive return date for the 26-year-old, and even expresses doubt over his involvement in the first north London derby of the season immediately after November’s international break. However, his absence over the coming weeks ensures he is guaranteed to miss a flood of crucial games.
