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Arsenal confirm Martin Odegaard recovery plan following latest injury

Arsenal's win over West Ham marred by Odegaard and Rice injuries
  • Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has withdrawn from the Norway squad due to a knee injury sustained during Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham.
  • The 26-year-old suffered medial collateral ligament damage in his left knee, forcing him off after 30 minutes of the 2-0 victory.
  • Odegaard will miss Norway's upcoming international fixtures against Israel and New Zealand.
  • Arsenal's medical team will assess and treat him, with the club hoping he will be absent for weeks rather than months.
  • This is the latest setback in an injury-hit campaign for Odegaard, with other Arsenal players like Declan Rice also facing injury concerns.
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