Arsenal star and Norway captain Martin Odegaard may be facing a significant spell on the sidelines after suffering a potentially serious ankle injury during Norway’s 2-1 victory over Austria in the Nations League on Monday. The match saw Norway claim the win with goals from Felix Horn Myhre and a last-minute strike from Erling Haaland, but Odegaard’s injury overshadowed the triumph.
Odegaard, 25, went down after a collision with Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner in the second half and was forced to leave the pitch after several minutes of treatment. Norway head coach Stale Solbakken expressed concern over the severity of the injury. “It looked bad in the dressing room as well,” Solbakken told Norwegian TV 2. “He had no chance to continue, and we know it was an ankle sprain.”
The injury could be serious, depending on the damage to the ligaments, which will be further assessed in the coming days. Norway’s team doctor, Ola Sand, provided an update, stating that while Odegaard was doing “quite well,” an MRI might be necessary to determine the full extent of the injury. “We will examine him tonight and possibly perform an MRI tomorrow if there is any doubt,” Sand said.
The Arsenal captain’s injury comes at a crucial time for both club and country. With Norway sitting second in League B Group 3, level on points with Slovenia, Odegaard’s fitness will be key ahead of their next match on October 10.
As fans anxiously await further news, the injury raises questions about how long Odegaard could be out of action. Stay tuned for updates on his recovery and how this could impact Arsenal’s upcoming fixtures and Norway’s Nations League campaign.
