Arsenal fans can be optimistic about the fitness of club captain Martin Odegaard, who is recovering from a serious ankle ligament injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has missed the last seven matches after getting injured while on international duty with Norway last month.
Despite his absence, Arsenal has remained unbeaten this season, achieving four straight wins following a 2-2 draw with Manchester City in late September. Norway’s manager, Stale Solbakken, provided a positive update, indicating that Odegaard is making “great progress” in his recovery, though he won’t participate in this month’s international matches.
While there is no set return date, Odegaard has been seen training individually on an anti-gravity treadmill, which helps reduce strain on joints and muscles during running, facilitating a smoother recovery.
Odegaard himself has expressed hope, mentioning he’s experiencing “really good progress” and feels improvement daily. He aims to return to the pitch soon but emphasizes the need to pace his recovery for a thorough healing process.
It’s uncertain whether Odegaard will be ready for Arsenal’s upcoming games against Bournemouth and Shakhtar Donetsk, but he may target a comeback for the crucial Premier League match against league leaders Liverpool on October 24. Fans are eagerly anticipating their captain’s return to support Arsenal’s strong start to the season.
