Odegaard heading back to Arsenal to have injury assessed

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  • Author, Alex Howell
  • Role, 大象传媒 Sport football news reporter

Martin Odegaard being pictured on crutches is a blow for Arsenal. He is heading back to the club so the injury he picked up in Norway's win over Austria on Monday can be assessed.

It is another midfield problem for Mikel Arteta with Declan Rice already suspended for Sunday's north London derby at Tottenham and Mikel Merino injured too.

Riccardo Calafiori also returned early from international duty after coming off injured during Italy's victory in France on Friday.

It means Arteta will have to try to find solutions, particularly in midfield, with Odegaard so important to how Arsenal play.