“Everyone knows I’m a strong man but anytime I remember what the doctor told me about my injury, I broke down in tears”: Arsenal’s captain Martin Odegaard reveals what the doctor told him about his injury which is killing him emotionally

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Martin Odegaard has been withdrawn from the Norwegian national team ahead of the October international break.

The news comes just days after Odegaard was forced off the pitch due to injury during Arsenal’s 2-0 win over West Ham. As per Dan Sheldon of The Athletic, the Gunners captain has suffered a medical collateral ligament injury to his left knee. The 26-year-old will recuperate with Arsenal, rather than play in his country’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

More Injury Woes For Odegaard

Despite the 2025/26 season still being in its opening stages, Odegaard has now been withdrawn in three separate Premier League games. The Arsenal skipper has already missed games due to a shoulder injury and naturally, will hope this setback does not keep him on the sidelines for long.

Arsenal are, as of game-week seven in the Premier League, top of the division. Their two-goal win over West Ham came just hours before Liverpool lost 2-1 to Chelsea, their third-successive loss in all competitions, ensuring that Mikel Arteta’s team sat atop the league. Of course, it is still early in the season, but the signs for Arsenal have been highly promising as they look to finally win another piece of silverware and what would be a first Premier League title since the days of Arsene Wenger.

The Gunners have an immensely well-stocked team, with Spanish international Martin Zubimendi having come on to replace Odegaard against the Hammers. Other midfield options include Declan Rice, Mikel Merino and Christian Norgaard, who could all do a serviceable job if called upon.

If Odegaard is absent for some time, though, then not only will Arsenal be missing their captain, but a player who looked as though he was finally finding his form once again. The Norwegian performed brilliantly against Olympiacos in the Champions League and can only hope he will not be too hindered by time away from the pitch.