Arsenal fans have reason to be optimistic about the fitness of club captain Martin Odegaard, who has been sidelined with a significant ankle ligament injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has missed the Gunnersโ last seven matches since picking up the injury during international duty with Norway last month.
Despite Odegaardโs absence, Arsenal has maintained their unbeaten record this season, including four straight wins following their 2-2 draw with Manchester City in late September. Norway manager Stale Solbakken has offered an encouraging update, noting that Odegaard is making โgreat progressโ in his recovery, although he is not fit to play during this monthโs international break.
While there is no definitive return date, Odegaard has been spotted training individually, using an anti-gravity treadmill to aid in his recovery. This device helps players return to fitness by reducing pressure on joints and muscles during running.
Odegaard himself shared an optimistic outlook, mentioning that heโs made โreally good progressโ and feels heโs improving each day. He hopes to be back on the pitch soon but emphasized the importance of taking it one day at a time to ensure his recovery is complete.
Although it remains uncertain whether Odegaard will feature in Arsenalโs upcoming games against Bournemouth and Shakhtar Donetsk later this month, he may be targeting a return for the crucial Premier League clash against league leaders Liverpool on October 24. Fans eagerly await the captainโs return to help continue Arsenalโs strong start to the season.