Overview

• Arsenal said Ødegaard sustained a medial collateral ligament injury to his left knee and will be treated at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, providing no comeback date.
• The midfielder left after roughly 30 minutes following a knee‑to‑knee collision with West Ham’s Crysencio Summerville.
• This marked his third consecutive Premier League home start in which he was substituted before half-time, after earlier shoulder issues this season.
• Coverage notes typical MCL recovery ranges vary by grade, with further assessment to determine whether the absence is weeks or longer.
• With Ødegaard out of Norway’s games against Israel and New Zealand, reports point to Eberechi Eze, Ethan Nwaneri, Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi as short‑term midfield options, while Declan Rice is still expected to join England despite back discomfort.