Crushing Blow for Arsenal! Mikel Arteta Confirms Ankle Injury for Martin Odegaard

Arteta Breaks the News

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard has sustained a significant ankle injury, dealing a major blow to the Gunners' title hopes.

Extent of the Injury

Arteta revealed that Odegaard, who has been a key player for Arsenal this season, suffered the injury in training. The extent of the injury is not yet fully known, but Arteta admitted that it is a "significant" issue.

Impact on Arsenal

Odegaard's absence will be a significant blow to Arsenal, who are currently top of the Premier League table. The Norwegian midfielder has been a creative force for the Gunners, contributing 7 goals and 5 assists in 18 league appearances.

Recovery Timeline

The club has not yet provided a specific recovery timeline for Odegaard, but it is expected that he will be out for an extended period. This could potentially rule him out of Arsenal's remaining Premier League fixtures, as well as the Europa League knockout stages.

Arteta's Reaction

Arteta expressed his disappointment at losing Odegaard for an extended period, but remained optimistic about the team's prospects.

"It's a big blow for us," said Arteta. "Martin has been a key player for us this season, and we will miss his creativity and leadership."

"However, we have a strong squad, and I'm confident that we can overcome this challenge and continue our pursuit of success."