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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffered an injury in the game against Brentford.
The Norwegian had missed the previous two games due to a muscular issue and was only fit enough to play the second half of the Premier League clash against the Bees on Thursday night.
However, as he was trying to stop Keane Lewis-Potter from scoring, he hurt his knee again and went down in pain.
Despite completing the game, Odegaard was spotted limping heavily in the mixed zone, and that raised concerns. Now, he has shared an update.
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Image credit: Getty Images/James Gill – Danehouse Martin Odegaard confirms he got injured, but ‘it’s not too bad’
Martin Odegaard has had a season filled with injuries.
The former Real Madrid man suffered two injuries on the same shoulder in back-to-back games, which were very rare and unexpected.
Then, the Arsenal captain missed over a month of action due to a knee injury he picked up in the home game against West Ham United back in October.
After missing a couple more games due to a muscular issue, Odegaard is now dealing with a knee problem that initially ‘worried’ him.
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However, he has confirmed that it is not too serious now.
He wrote in Arsenal’s Matchday programme: “I picked up a bit of an injury when they scored their goal, but hopefully it’s not too bad.
“We’ll see how it goes in the build-up to today’s game and over the next few days.
“I tried to clear the ball as it came down, but instead kicked into the player a bit, and ended up over-stretching my leg, which pinched the knee.
“I was able to carry on, but on Friday morning it was very sore, so I was worried, of course, but thankfully it looks like it’s not too bad.”
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Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images Martin Odegaard should not be risked by Arsenal against Wigan
Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday.
The Gunners are the overwhelming favourites going into the game against the Latics, who are 22nd and struggling in League One.
Mikel Arteta will definitely not take the game too lightly, but if Odegaard isn’t fully fit, the Arsenal manager should not even consider risking him.
Arsenal need their captain for the upcoming Premier League games, as Kai Havertz is out injured and Eberechi Eze’s form has taken a hit.
The North Londoners should be able to beat Wigan without Odegaard, but the games against Wolves and Tottenham will need his creativity.
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