Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is likely to miss some time due to injury, though the exact timeline for his return remains unclear. Injury expert Ben Dinnery has provided some hopeful updates regarding his recovery.
Dinnery suggests that Ødegaard’s injury may not be as severe as initially feared, and he could potentially return before the November international break. He noted that Ødegaard has been seen using the Alter G treadmill, which is a promising sign for his recovery. Manager Mikel Arteta has also mentioned that Ødegaard is making progress ahead of expectations.
Dinnery pointed out that Arteta, much like his mentor Pep Guardiola, tends to keep injury details private. Initially, there were concerns about the severity of Ødegaard’s injury and the risk of a long absence, but the outlook now seems more positive.
However, Dinnery cautioned that Arteta may be careful not to rush Ødegaard back into the lineup. He explained that if Arsenal continues to perform well in their upcoming matches, Arteta may not feel the need to hasten Ødegaard’s return, allowing him more time to fully recover. “If Arsenal keeps winning and playing strongly, there may be no reason to hurry Ødegaard’s return, allowing him extra time to heal,” Dinnery noted.
