Home Football GAARD’S UP: Arsenal striker Martin Odegaard was photographed on crutches boarding a private plane in a serious injury setback ahead of the Tottenham fixture

GAARD’S UP: Arsenal striker Martin Odegaard was photographed on crutches boarding a private plane in a serious injury setback ahead of the Tottenham fixture

Football — 09/11/2024

ARSENAL star Martin Odegaard was observed boarding a private plane on crutches, indicating a concerning injury ahead of Sunday’s derby against Tottenham.

The Arsenal captain injured his ankle while playing for Norway against Austria.

Martin Odegaard has been spotted on crutches after getting injured while playing for Norway8Martin Odegaard has been spotted on crutches after getting injured while playing for NorwayCredit: VGThe ace is a major doubt for the derby against Spurs8The ace is a major doubt for the derby against SpursCredit: GettyThe ace was in tears after going down against Austria8The ace was in tears after going down against AustriaOdegaard had to be helped off the pitch by Erling HaalandOdegaard had to be helped off the pitch by Erling Haaland.Credit: Rex After a 50/50 battle with Christoph Baumgartner, Odegaard fell and was left writing in pain.

His pregnant girlfriend Helene Spilling was in the crowd and appeared anxious as it became clear Odegaard could not continue.

He eventually left the pitch in tears, as teammates such as Erling Haaland consoled him.

And Odegaard is now a major doubt for Arsenal’s crucial match against rivals Spurs this weekend, with Norway doctor Ola Sand stating: “He is on his way to London and will have an MRI there later today.”

“(My assessment?) Nothing but a strong overstepping and that we await what Arsenal find.”

The playmaker left Norway’s camp to return to London on Tuesday morning.

Odegaard returned to the city on a private jet for a thorough examination by Arsenal’s medical team.

But the signals are not encouraging, as the ace required crutches to move around.

Odegaard went down after a 50/50 with Christoph Baumgartner8Odegaard went down after a 50/50 with Christoph BaumgartnerIt soon became clear he could not continue8It soon became clear he could not continuePregnant partner Helene Spilling looked concerned in the stands8Pregnant partner Helene Spilling looked concerned in the standsNorway boss Stale Solbakken made a bizarre joke about Odegaard's injury8Norway manager Stale Solbakken made a weird joke regarding Odegaard’s injuries.
The Spaniard is already without Declan Rice due to suspension.Meanwhile, new Arsenal acquisition Mikel Merino will be out for several months due to a bizarre shoulder injury received during his first training session after joining the club in the summer.Arteta is likely to be even more subdued about the situation after Norway coach Stale Solbakken made an untimely joke about Odegaard’s loss on Monday night.