{"id":427033,"date":"2026-02-15T13:02:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T13:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427033\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T13:02:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T13:02:11","slug":"martin-odegaard-issues-injury-update-ahead-of-arsenal-vs-wigan-fa-cup-clash-i-was-worried","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/427033\/","title":{"rendered":"Martin Odegaard issues injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Wigan FA Cup clash, ‘I was worried’"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\/ Add as preferred source on Google <\/a> <\/p>\n

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffered an injury in the game against Brentford.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> clash against the Bees on Thursday night. <\/p>\n

However, as he was trying to stop Keane Lewis-Potter from scoring, he hurt his knee again and went down in pain. <\/p>\n

Despite completing the game, Odegaard was spotted limping heavily in the mixed zone<\/a>, and that raised concerns. Now, he has shared an update. <\/p>\n

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\"AImage credit: Getty Images\/James Gill \u2013 Danehouse Martin Odegaard confirms he got injured, but \u2018it\u2019s not too bad\u2019<\/p>\n

Martin Odegaard<\/a> has had a season filled with injuries. <\/p>\n

The former Real Madrid man suffered two injuries on the same shoulder in back-to-back games, which were very rare and unexpected. <\/p>\n

Then, the Arsenal<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n

After missing a couple more games due to a muscular issue, Odegaard is now dealing with a knee problem that initially \u2018worried\u2019 him.<\/p>\n

\"MartinPhoto by Glyn KIRK \/ AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n

However, he has confirmed that it is not too serious now. <\/p>\n

He wrote in Arsenal\u2019s Matchday programme<\/a>: \u201cI picked up a bit of an injury when they scored their goal, but hopefully it\u2019s not too bad. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll see how it goes in the build-up to today\u2019s game and over the next few days. <\/p>\n

\u201cI 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. <\/p>\n

\u201cI 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\u2019s not too bad.\u201d<\/p>\n

Predict the score of Arsenal vs Wigan Athletic and tell us who will win the Man of the Match award! <\/p>\n

\"ImagePhoto by Alex Pantling\/Getty Images Martin Odegaard should not be risked by Arsenal against Wigan<\/p>\n

Arsenal take on Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup on Sunday. <\/p>\n

The Gunners are the overwhelming favourites going into the game against the Latics, who are 22nd and struggling in League One. <\/p>\n

Mikel Arteta<\/a> will definitely not take the game too lightly, but if Odegaard isn\u2019t fully fit, the Arsenal manager<\/a> should not even consider risking him. <\/p>\n

Arsenal need their captain for the upcoming Premier League games, as Kai Havertz<\/a> is out injured and Eberechi Eze\u2019s<\/a> form has taken a hit. <\/p>\n

The North Londoners should be able to beat Wigan without Odegaard, but the games against Wolves and Tottenham will need his creativity. <\/p>\n

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