One of the issues that Arsenal have faced in the past few months is squad availability, and it looks like Martin Ødegaard will not be available for the first of Arsenal’s final four Premier League games.
Mikel Arteta is usually able to find a new level of performance from his team in May, but might have to do it without a key member of the team.
Jurrien Timber has been injured for almost two months now, while Kai Havertz has been unavailable since coming off in last weekend’s clash against Newcastle.
Now it seems captain Martin Odegaard is part of Arsenal’s growing injury list and will not play against Fulham.
Martin Odegaard not seen training with Arsenal squad on Saturday morning
As per TikiTakaConnor on X, Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard was not seen around his team-mates prior to his side’s game later today at the Emirates.
An early substitution in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid had fans wondering if Odegaard was fully fit, as the number 8 was playing well and his departure seemed premature.
Speaking yesterday on the Norwegian’s availability, Mikel Arteta simply said ‘let’s see’—but it appears that Odegaard has not recovered in time to play his part versus the Cottagers.
More to follow…
