armory Manager Mikel Arteta is likely to be without Martin Odegaard for a short while.
The Norway international has had to battle a number of injuries this season. To put this into context, he had already been out of action on five separate occasions, Missed 121 days and 23 matches for Arsenal.
Last weekend, the midfielder returned from a knee problem suffered during the derby win over Tottenham Hotspur in February.
He started in the FA Cup defeat to Southampton and the Gunners' 1–0 Champions League win over Sporting. On Tuesday, the former Real Madrid player had to leave the field in the 70th minute due to injury.
TV2 expert Jesper Mathieson was concerned about the Arsenal star's latest setback.
He Said: : "They are scary pictures. Like watching a horror movie. A nightmare. He is not sitting for no reason. If he had to go out with injury again it would have been a big loss for both Arsenal and Norway."
Arsenal star's latest setback confirmed
Earlier today, Norway manager Stel Solbakken attended a Football Conference 2026 event at Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo.
This gave the Norwegian media a chance to talk to him daily newspaper Martin Odegaard has released his comments.
The national team manager has confirmed the latest setback for the Arsenal player, while insisting it is not a serious blow.
"He [Ødegaard] got a little one [injury] Where he shouldn't have done it, but I don't think it's anything serious. He will be on the field in the near future. It was a small blip, and we don't need them any more," He said.
Our take: Not what Arsenal needed
Mikel Arteta is already without a few injured players and Martin Odegaard has now joined the list.
The 27-year-old's setback comes at a crucial stage of the season for Arsenal, who are in the race to win the title and also win the Champions League.
Stel Solbakken says his shock is not serious. However, it is worrying for Arsenal until the end of the season and Norway ahead of the World Cup.
The midfielder has played 1,536 minutes in 26 matches this season, scoring one goal and six assists.
