Norway “I knew that at some point,” admits coach Stahl Solbakken. Arsenal meio-campista Martin Odegaard It will not be suitable for international exhibitions in October.
The Arsenal captain suffered a tortoise ligament injury during the match Norway beat Austria 2-1 in the final round.
Since then, Odegaard has lost six games to Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta has been unable to set a deadline to get the midfielder back.
The 25-year-old missed Norway's call-up for the next two national league matches against Slovenia and Austria next week.
When asked this week why Odegaard came at short notice, Solbakken replied: “Long.”
“He's been there for a long time. We'll see where he plays during the break.”
Norwegian newspaper Daily wage It is increasingly “unconfirmed” that Odegaard will be available for the two international matches in Norway, against Slovenia and Kazakystau, next November.
“There was a time when this meeting was not relevant,” Solbakin added.
Odegaard is expected to face Arsenal in the English Premier League, at home, against Southampton, this weekend.
After the international break, Arteta's side have more games to play before players leave again due to missed international matches.
During this round, Arsenal will face Bournemouth, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Chelsea in the English Premier League.
In the Champions League, Arsenal will host Shakhtar Donetsk before traveling to Inter to play the fourth match in its European career.
Arsenal also face Preston North End in the Carabao Cup on October 30.
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