National team captain Martin Odegaard, who was left out of Norway’s squad to face Slovenia and Kazakhstan citing injury, is now on track to join the squad after the midfielder returned to action for Arsenal. .
According to Norwegian outlet Netavision Sport, Odegaard is traveling to join his national team and will be part of the squad but there is a strong possibility that he will not play in the Games. It is said that Odegaard wants to regain full match fitness after spending several weeks out and it will be his decision whether he feels ready to play or not.
The Arsenal and national team captain limped off after twisting his left ankle during Norway’s Nations League win against Austria on September 9. He needed the help of a physio before leaving the pitch to undergo further treatment.
Odegaard made his first appearance since injury as a substitute during Arsenal’s 0-1 loss against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League and made his first start in Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Chelsea.
“I don’t know any other player in the league who is capable of doing that after six weeks out, he’s had a day and a half, training and a time and a half. The way he connected with the team, physically and mentally, is unbelievable,” Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta said in his press conference after the Chelsea game.