Arsenal have announced that club captain Martin Ødegaard has suffered damage to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee, forcing him to withdraw from international duty with Norway.
The injury occurred during the first half of Arsenal’s recent Premier League victory. Following a collision, the midfielder received on-field treatment and attempted to continue playing before eventually being substituted.
While the club has confirmed the Norwegian international will miss his national team’s upcoming fixtures, there is optimism within the Emirates Stadium that his absence will be measured in weeks rather than months. Medical staff will continue to assess and treat the captain during the international break with the goal of facilitating his prompt return to competitive action.
This development represents another setback for Ødegaard, who has faced multiple fitness concerns early in the season. His absence adds to Arsenal’s growing injury list as the team prepares for the demanding schedule ahead.
