Norway coach Ståle Solbakken has revealed that he is keeping up to date with Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard left ankle injury. Everything is positive and he is in the final stages of recovery. But he is not yet quick to conclude whether the Nations League program in November can be played.
Odegaard last played for the Gunners in August, and since then the team has been sluggish. With tough games against second-tier rivals Leicester and Southampton, and even losing to Bournemouth. While almost losing to Atalanta in the Champions League.UFABET
As someone who has been in constant contact with the midfielder. Solbakken knew the timeframe for his return to the pitch. But did not plan to make a public announcement or ignore the club. Which has not used the player for almost two months.
“Every important thing is going according to plan. So from now on it’s the final step to practice with a team and split the sides to play.” he told Norwegian media outlet VG.
“It depends on how he responds after training, but we have a logical and rational expectation that he will be available soon.”
“I personally talk to him regularly.”
“Things are going well now, it’s getting easier, but being injured is no fun.”
“At the same time, there were other minor injuries that came up. So I let him be nursed by the Arsenal staff.”
Interpreting between the lines, it is believed that the game against Liverpool (27 Oct. ) or the Carabao Cup duel with Preston North End ( 30 Oct. ) may be too early. So it may have to wait until the away match at Newcastle (2 Nov. ) next week .