Arsenal will be without their captain, Martin Odegaard, until mid-November as he recovers from a knee injury. The Norwegian midfielder sustained a medial collateral ligament injury during Arsenal's victory over West Ham on 4 October, forcing him to leave the field in the first half.
Initially, Arsenal announced that Odegaard would miss the current international window but provided no specific recovery timeline. However, recent updates indicate that the 26-year-old will not be available until after the November international break.
This setback means Odegaard will miss Arsenal's upcoming Premier League encounters against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland, as well as Champions League clashes with Atletico Madrid and Slavia Prague.
The injury is a significant blow to manager Mikel Arteta, given Odegaard's pivotal role in the team. This season has been particularly challenging for the midfielder, who has been forced off the pitch in the first half of three consecutive Premier League matches.
Arsenal faces a critical period following the international break, including a highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham on 23 November. It remains uncertain whether Odegaard will be fit in time for this key fixture. Additionally, Norway's recent 5-0 victory over Israel has boosted their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. If successful, this would mark their first appearance in an international tournament since 2000.
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