Odegaard Travels With Norway After Ankle Knock but Playing Status Uncertain

Overview

• Martin Odegaard sustained an ankle knock from a late Bernardo Silva challenge in Norway’s 2-1 loss to Portugal on Sept. 27 and finished that game limping.
• Norway’s medical team examined him this week and reported scans showed no significant structural damage while the player reported reduced pain.
• Odegaard missed or limited training early in the week before completing a light session and then travelled with the squad to Cardiff for the Nations League game against Wales.
• Manager Ståle Solbakken has included Odegaard in the 23-man squad but would not guarantee he will play, saying final selection will depend on more tests and how the ankle responds.
• Arsenal and Norway are in regular contact about his workload and recovery because his fitness matters for Arsenal’s plans ahead of their Premier League return on Oct. 10 and Norway’s next match with Portugal.