Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard offered a reassuring update on his recovery from an ankle injury, expressing optimism about his progress. In his programme notes ahead of Arsenal’s League Cup match against Bolton, Odegaard explained that although the injury was unfortunate, he feels fortunate that it wasn’t worse.
He sustained the injury after a severe ankle twist, which caused ligament damage. However, the midfielder remains focused on recovering as quickly as possible.
Odegaard acknowledged that injuries are part of football, and this is the first time he has had to deal with something of this nature, as he has largely avoided injuries throughout his career. Despite this setback, he is working hard every day and is staying positive about the situation, aiming for a swift return to action. Reflecting on the injury, Odegaard admitted that when it initially happened, he feared it could be serious.
Having suffered ankle injuries in the past, he noticed that this time the pain felt different, which led to his concerns. However, upon further assessment, he realized the injury could have been much worse, so in that sense, he felt he had “got away with it.”
When discussing a potential return date, Odegaard mentioned that it is difficult to provide a specific timeline for his comeback. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, however, indicated that the midfielder’s return is expected within a few weeks.
This means Odegaard could potentially be fit in time for Arsenal’s crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool on October 27. While the injury is certainly a setback for Odegaard, his optimistic outlook and determination to recover quickly should be encouraging for Arsenal fans as they await his return to full fitness.
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