Odegaard suffered a knee injury: Arsenal captain left the stadium in a brace.
According to The Sun: Martin Ødegaard left 'Emirates' in a knee brace after he and Declan Rice sustained injuries in a match against West Ham.
The captain of 'Arsenal' set an unfortunate record, becoming the first player in Premier League history to be taken off the field in the first half of three consecutive matches.
Getty ReutersOdegaard has already suffered several injuries this season, missing the match against Manchester City due to shoulder problems.
It appears he may need more time to recover, as he left 'Emirates' in a knee brace.
Update from Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta commented on the injury situation of his players, noting that Odegaard's injury could be serious.
He [Odegaard] collided, knee to knee. He felt discomfort from the very beginning. He doesn't sound optimistic. He has a knee brace on. We need to wait for the doctor's conclusions, but we are very unlucky with this.
Arteta also spoke about the fact that 'we haven't had him since the start of the season for various reasons. Twice with the shoulder and now this injury. We need to wait to find out the extent of the damage. But this is our captain, and he adds a special dynamic to our game, especially in attack. Let's hope it's not that bad.'
Situation with Declan Rice
As for Declan, he has back problems. He asked to be substituted from the match.
Rice was substituted in the 78th minute after he fell and received medical attention.
This midfielder opened the scoring in the game against his former club, and his substitution was more of a precautionary measure.
Rice has been playing consistently for 'Arsenal' this season, but questions now arise about his availability for the England national team.
The 'Three Lions' national team will face Wales in a friendly match on Thursday, followed by a qualifying match for the World Cup against Latvia.
Arteta could not confirm whether Rice would be available for the national team.
The injury situation of Odegaard and Rice leaves Arsenal fans in anticipation. Both players play a crucial role in the team's performance, and their absence could significantly impact the club's results, especially in the upcoming matches. We are awaiting news from the medical team to know more about the duration of their recovery.
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