MARTIN ODEGAARD NEWS

Creates six chances Odegaard tallied an assist and created six chances overall in Arsenal's 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest.

Impact Odegaard seems to be healthy and returned to his usual productive self orchestrating Arsenal's offense. He played more than 80 minutes in the win, so it'll be interesting to see if his workload is managed when Arsenal faces Sporting CP in Champions League action Tuesday.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting once more Odegaard (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest.

Impact Odegaard is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after overcoming an ankle injury. The ankle issue forced him to miss the international matches with Norway, but he trained with Arsenal and is now back in the starting XI.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ready to return Odegaard (ankle) has been training and should be fit for Saturday's clash with Nottingham Forest, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "He played really well [against Chelsea] and th...

Impact Odegaard missed out on internationals with Norway due to the injury, which has been an ongoing thing for multiple weeks. The midfielder is a crucial part of the starting XI whenever fit. He should be straight back in a starting role Saturday, especially after a few training sessions.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Odegaard misses Norway's Nations League games after recent injury and returns to Arsenal

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will not play for Norway in its upcoming Nations League matches so he can continue his rehabilitation after two months out injured

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing with Norway Odegaard won't be active with Norway due to his ongoing ankle issue, the national team announced.

Impact Odegaard returned to the starting XI against Chelsea in Premier League action, but wasn't deemed fit for his national team. The midfielder will have the extra two weeks to work and try to get fit before the Premier League resumes with a Nov. 23 clash with Nottingham Forest.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Electric in start against Chelsea Odegaard assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Chelsea.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Odegaard was promoted to Arsenal's starting XI for the London derby. Odegaard was arguably the Gunners' best contributor, finding Gabriel Martinelli in enough open space for him to attempt a near-post shot and slot it home for a goal. The 25-year-old Norweigian's performance is a long-awaited one for Arsenal and his supporters. Odegaard's lackluster August was followed up by his absence throughout September and October. He will look to turn his season around from November, which is already off to an excellent start.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench vs. Inter Milan Odegaard (ankle) did get some late run in Arsenal's 1-0 loss to Inter Milan Wednesday in Champions League play.

Impact Odegaard officially logged just one pass but the late substitution suggests he might be healthy enough to take on a bigger role against Chelsea Sunday. He seems unlikely to start but is likely to be brought on earlier in that match.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Odegaard (ankle) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Inter.

Impact Odegaard was always expected to return to the bench Wednesday, and he now did just that. The attacking midfielder is a major part of the XI for Arsenal, and seems to be progressing well in his recovery. Odegaard wasn't quite deemed fit enough to start Wednesday, with his next chance for a start coming against Chelsea on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal without Rice for Inter game in Champions League but could welcome back Odegaard

Arsenal will be without Declan Rice because of injury for the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday but could welcome back captain Martin Odegaard after two month...

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Martin Odegaard play against Inter Milan? Arsenal receives major boost as star midfielder returns to full training | Sporting News Canada Arsenal fans are in for a big boost as team captain Martin Odegaard has returned to full training and is reportedly “itching” to make his co...

NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will Martin Odegaard play against Inter Milan? Arsenal receives major boost as star midfielder returns to full training | Sporting News Arsenal fans are in for a big boost as team captain Martin Odegaard has returned to full training and is reportedly “itching” to make his co...

NOVEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Could feature Wednesday Odegaard (ankle) could play Wednesday, according to manager Mikel Arteta."He trained with us first time today. He's a bit earlier than expected. But it's great to have him here and...

Impact Odegaard has had little time to train, so there's no guarantee he's ready for any sort of minutes Wednesday. Still Arsenal getting him back is a major boon, as the captain and top midfielder offers plenty on both sides of the ball. Odegaard should be back for a Sunday trip to Chelsea even if he doesn't play Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Back in full training Odegaard (ankle) was back in full training Tuesday, ahead of Wednesday's clash with Inter Milan.

Impact Odegaard has been ramping up his recovery and got back in full training. It's unclear if the midfielder is available for Wednesday's trip to Inter Milan, though manager Mikel Arteta should have an update there in his pre-match presser.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal captain Odegaard in final stages of recovery from injury after 2 months out

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says captain Martin Odegaard is in the final stages of his recovery from an ankle injury after nearly two months out

NOVEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not yet in team training Odegaard (ankle) isn't in team training, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "How fast we can do that last stage of the rehab is a question we'll have to answer once we have players...

Impact Odegaard isn't back in team training yet, but there is hope he could return before the November international break. The attacking midfielder is absolutely crucial to the first team and a major contributor. Mikel Merino should be in line for more minutes until Odegaard can get back on the pitch.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal captain Odegaard close to return but Saka a doubt for Liverpool game

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is nearing a return from an ankle ligament injury

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovering well Odegaard (ankle) is recovering well, and is working on an anti-gravity treadmill, he told reporters. "I've been doing a lot of work in the gym, and was on an anti-gravity treadmill...

Impact Odegaard is working his way back from an ankle injury, and while he's not going to return for a Sunday clash with Liverpool it seems he could be back before the November international break. The midfielder adds a different, more attacking, dimension to the midfield three, something that has been lacking while he recovers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face Shakhtar Odegaard (ankle) is out for Tuesday's match against Shakhtar, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "They are closer and both progressing really well. Martin is still not fit."

Impact Odegaard will miss out again Tuesday, continuing on the sidelines for an eighth consecutive match. However, he appears to be nearing a return, as his manager claimed he was progressing well. That said, he will look to be an option against Liverpool on Sunday, likely facing a fitness test to decide his availability.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Week away Odegaard (ankle) is at least a week away from returning, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I think he's not going to be fit for this game. Next week will be a different story, bu...

Impact Odegaard isn't going to be an option for Saturday's clash, but could be back within a week. The attacking midfielder is a crucial part of the first team and his absence could shift them to a midfield four, with Declan Rice and Thomas Partey as the only starting central midfielders.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Working in gym Odegaard (ankle) was back training in the gym, according to his club.

Impact Odegaard is making improvements in his health, as the attacker was able to get in some training Wednesday, although it was all non-contact and in the gym. This is good news for the player, as he will now eye a return to outdoor training soon. That said, he should resume team training by the end of the break, possibly even being fit by then.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Timeline unclear Odegaard (ankle) has no definite timeline for his return, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "I expected him to still be with the boot and a lot of things and he's working so hard...

Impact Odegaard is still working his way back from a serious ankle issue, and remains some way away from a full return. The attacking midfielder will hope to get back shortly after the international break, as the busy schedule means every week missed will sideline him for multiple matches.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in October Odegaard (ankle) may only be out "a matter of weeks," according to manager Mikel Arteta and is hopeful to play around the next international break.

Impact Arteta is always one for cryptic injury updates and it's been no different on Odegaard, who seems guaranteed to miss the next month of action. That means roughly three more league matches and a couple more in Champions League play. In Odegaard's absence, Arteta has changed things up a couple times in his XI with Kai Havertz player deeper at times to going in a full 4-4-2 in certain matchups like the Man CIty one.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Arsenal still uncertain when captain Odegaard can return from ankle injury

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is still waiting for a precise timeframe on Martin Odegaard’s recovery from ankle ligament damage

SEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will be out 'a while' with 'significant' ankle injury

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sustained "significant" ankle ligament damage that will keep him out of action for "a while" manager Mik...

SEPTEMBER 18

Ligament injury confirmed Odegaard (ankle) is set to be out for multiple weeks, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "After everything was scanned, they showed that there was some damage, especially in one of...

Impact Odegaard is set for an extended period on the sideline with his ankle injury with the confirmed ligament damage. The attacking midfielder could even be set for months out depending on his recovery. At the very least Odegaard seems set to be out until after the October international break.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE