Odegaard injury: Arsenal captain to miss at least nine matches.

Absence of Martin Odegaard in upcoming matches

According to The Sun: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will face a long absence from the pitch - the player will miss at least nine games due to a knee injury. The Norwegian suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament during the match against West Ham on October 4, after which he was forced to leave the field in the first half.

Arsenal's statement confirmed that Odegaard is absent during the current international window, but the timeline for his recovery has not yet been specified.

According to BBC information, he will not return to play until mid-November, after the international matches are completed.

This means the captain will not play in Premier League matches against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland.

In addition, he will miss Champions League games against Atletico and Slavia Prague.

Odegaard has already faced injury problems at the beginning of the season. He was forced to leave the field in the first half of three consecutive league matches, and in September he also suffered a shoulder injury.

Arsenal will meet their North London rivals Tottenham immediately after the international break next month. It remains unknown whether Odegaard will recover in time for the derby, which will take place on November 23 at the Emirates Stadium.

At 26 years old, the player has only played seven matches for Arsenal this season, and his club is currently at the top of the table, ahead of the reigning champions Liverpool by one point.

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Odegaard's absence will be a serious test for Arsenal, as the captain plays an important role in the team. His injuries could affect the club's results in the upcoming matches, especially in the big battle with Tottenham, which could be crucial in the title race. Fans are hoping for a quick recovery for the player so he can return to the field as soon as possible.