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Arsenal has been dealt a major blow as captain Martin Ødegaard is set for a significant spell on the sidelines following a serious ankle injury. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the news during a press conference earlier today, revealing the extent of the Norwegian midfielder’s injury.
“The scans showed he’s got some damage, especially on one of the ligaments in the ankle, so it’s something quite significant,” Arteta stated. “We’re going to lose him for a while.”
Ødegaard, who has been instrumental in Arsenal’s impressive form this season, picked up the injury during the international break, and the severity of the damage became clear after medical assessments were conducted. The absence of their creative talisman is likely to be a huge setback for the Gunners as they navigate through a busy fixture schedule, including Premier League and Champions League commitments.
The length of time Ødegaard will be out is yet to be confirmed, but with ligament injuries, recovery can often take several weeks, if not months. Arsenal fans will now be hoping for a swift recovery from their star midfielder as the team looks to maintain momentum in his absence.
Arteta will have to reshuffle his midfield options as they look for a way to cope without their influential captain.