BREAKING: Martin Odegaard has received news this morning that could potentially end his career.

Norway’s manager, Stale Solbakken, has hinted that Martin Odegaard might be struggling with an injury following Arsenal’s recent 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion. As the Premier League takes a break for international fixtures, Arsenal’s head coach Mikel Arteta will be keeping a close eye on his players as they join their national teams.

Odegaard, who missed Euro 2024 due to Norway’s failure to qualify, was expected to play in the Nations League games against Kazakhstan and Austria during this international window. However, Solbakken’s remarks have raised concerns about the fitness of Arsenal’s captain after he sustained a knock in the game against Brighton.

When asked if Odegaard’s injury was related to the Brighton match, Solbakken responded, “I think it’s another bang,” suggesting a possible minor injury. He then implied, “I was about to say, I think it is something other than the bang, so to speak,” indicating that there could be a more serious issue at play.

It remains unclear whether Odegaard will be fit for Norway’s Nations League match against Kazakhstan on Friday. Arsenal fans are also worried about their captain’s availability for the upcoming North London derby against Tottenham Hotspur.

Arteta faces additional challenges with Declan Rice, a crucial player, having been sent off in the Brighton game, which means he will miss the Spurs match. Moreover, Arsenal’s midfield options have been further limited by Fabio Vieira’s loan move to Porto at the end of the summer transfer window.

If Odegaard is unable to play, Arteta will be left with only three senior midfielders, a number that could drop to two depending on Odegaard’s recovery. While fans are eager to see more of veteran midfielder Jorginho, Thomas Partey is a regular starter and may need to take on a more significant role if Odegaard is unavailable.

Overall, the injury concerns surrounding Odegaard and the suspension of Declan Rice create a difficult situation for Arteta as he prepares for the crucial Tottenham match, which could have a major impact on Arsenal’s season.