Arsenal fans received some very positive news on Tuesday as star midfielder and captain Martin Odegaard was spotted training fully at the Sobha Realty Training Centre. After being sidelined for nearly two months with an ankle injury picked up during Norway’s international fixtures in September, Odegaard’s return is a timely boost for the team as they prepare for a pivotal Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
The Arsenal website shared the news enthusiastically, with a release titled “Gallery: Martin Odegaard Returns to Full Training,” featuring images of the captain back on the pitch with his teammates. In a statement, the club remarked, “There was a welcome sight at the Sobha Realty Training Centre today as Martin Odegaard returned to full training with the rest of his teammates,” signaling his steady progress toward match fitness.
Odegaard’s absence, which kept him out of action for 12 consecutive matches, has been felt across the squad, and his potential return couldn’t come at a better moment. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, will be pleased to have his captain available as the Gunners look to maintain their undefeated run in this season’s Champions League. On Tuesday afternoon, Arsenal confirmed, “We head to Italy later on Tuesday afternoon aiming to maintain our unbeaten start in this season’s competition, but all Gunners supporters will be thrilled to see Martin taking the latest step towards a first-team return.”
In September, Arteta had hoped for a swift recovery, even suggesting Odegaard might feature in the North London derby against Tottenham. However, the ankle injury ultimately required a longer recovery period, underscoring the significance of his return to training. Now, with Odegaard’s comeback on the horizon, Arsenal’s European ambitions have received a considerable lift as they set their sights on success in Milan.
