Arsenal midfielder Martin Ødegaard will play no part in October’s international fixtures as a result of his knee injury, Norway team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed.
A clash of knees with West Ham United’s Crysencio Summerville left Ødegaard unable to complete Saturday’s victory and, after he was spotted with his knee in a brace, Arsenal confirmed their club captain had suffered ligament damage.
“The injury means he will not be ready to play for this training camp,” Norway doctor Ola Sand confirmed. “We are in close contact with the medical support team at Arsenal, who will be responsible for the treatment going forward.”
Manager Ståle Solbakken added: “We are of course sorry for this on our own behalf and on Martin’s behalf. Fortunately, the clarification regarding this comes so early, giving us plenty of time to prepare those who will play the match on Saturday.”
Injuries have been a huge problem for Ødegaard so far this season. Indeed, his withdrawal from the West Ham game was his third consecutive Premier League start in which he had to leave the pitch injured, with a shoulder problem bringing his previous two starts to an abrupt end.
