Fresh injury update on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard

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Published at :November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM

Modified at :November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM

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The midfielder has not featured in any matches since October 4.

Arsenal have received some unsettling news about Martin Odegaard’s fitness after Norway manager Stale Solbakken provided a worrying update on the midfielder.

This update raises serious questions about when the 26-year-old will play again, as there are concerns that he might be sidelined past the international break.

Since sustaining medial ligament damage in his left knee during Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over West Ham on October 4, he has remained out of all matchday squads. The Norwegian was forced off the field after just thirty minutes due to an injury sustained halfway through the first half following a clash with winger Crysencio Summerville.

Arsenal hoped to have him back for the north London derby against Tottenham later this month after preliminary scans indicated a six-week sabbatical. However, that timeline has been called into question after recent report.

Norway head coach issues fresh Martin Odegaard injury update

Prior to Norway’s pivotal World Cup qualifying matches against Italy and Estonia, the manager talked about Martin Odegaard’s injury:

“It is steady. It is going in a steady direction but he is some distance away.”

Martin Odegaard is now part of the national team in a non-playing capacity, despite being unable to play, inspiring his teammates as Norway aim for their first World Cup qualification in almost thirty years.

The Arsenal captain will continue his recovery under Norway’s medical staff, first in Oslo and then in Milan, where the team will go for Sunday’s match against Italy, according to Solbakken.

“He will fly in [to Oslo] after his rehab on Thursday,” he said. “Then he will continue his rehab with us and will be with us from Thursday afternoon. I don’t know when the flight leaves. But he will be with us until Milan.”

When will Martin Odegaard return from the ongoing injury?

His return timeline has not been revealed yet.

Which injury has Odegaard suffered?

He has picked up a knee injury.

When was Odegaard expected to return?

He was thought to return for the Tottenham game after the international break.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.