Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard to Miss Key Matches Due to Ankle Injury

The Norwegian captain is sidelined for at least three weeks, impacting Arsenal's crucial fixtures against Tottenham, Atalanta, and Manchester City.

Martin Ødegaard sustained an ankle injury during Norway's Nations League match against Austria and is expected to be out for at least three weeks.
Ødegaard's absence comes at a critical time as Arsenal faces Tottenham in the North London derby, followed by games against Atalanta and Manchester City.
The injury adds to Arsenal's midfield woes, with Declan Rice suspended and new signing Mikel Merino sidelined by a fractured shoulder.
Norway's team doctor, Ola Sand, confirmed that initial scans show no fracture, but emphasized that the recovery process could extend beyond three weeks.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who just agreed to a new three-year contract, will need to reconfigure his midfield strategy for the upcoming fixtures.