Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has missed the north London side’s last three games and it has finally been revealed why the Norway international has been sidelined for so long.
Arsenal fans have been left wondering why their captain Martin Odegaard has been absent from the team’s last three matches. The Norwegian midfielder missed games against Burnley, Newcastle United and Sevilla due to a concussion scare.
It has now been revealed that Odegaard was hit in the face by a ball during training the day before the Newcastle game, reports The Mirror. The incident raised concerns about a possible concussion, prompting the club to take precautions and keep him out of the game. Odegaard’s absence has undoubtedly been felt by Arsenal, who are currently third in the Premier League with 27 points in 2023/24. However, they managed to secure a 3-1 win over Burnley in their last game at the Emirates Stadium.
With their next game against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday 25 November 2023 after the international break, Arsenal will be hoping to get Odegaard back in action. His creativity and vision in midfield have been vital to the team this season and his return is eagerly awaited by fans and teammates alike.
As Arsenal look to maintain their strong start to the season and continue their success both domestically and in Europe, Odegaard’s back and shooting will be crucial to their goals.