Arsenal star ‘frustrated and grumpy’ over injury setback
Norway boss lifts lid on Odegaard mood as reports point to return against Southampton after cautious cup final callPhoto by Ryan Pierse/Getty ImagesMartin Odegaard has not enjoyed watching from the si...
Arsenal star ‘frustrated and grumpy’ over injury setback Norway boss lifts lid on Odegaard mood as reports point to return against Southampton after cautious cup final call Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Martin Odegaard has not enjoyed watching from the sidelines, with his national coach revealing that Arsenal’s captain has been left “frustrated and grumpy” by his latest injury setback. The midfielder has been managing his second knee problem of the season since the win at Tottenham Hotspur on 22 February, with Mikel Arteta determined not to risk him before he is fully ready. “He is very frustrated and grumpy,” said Stale Solbakken , who will be without Odegaard for Norway’s friendlies against the Netherlands and Switzerland.
“He has not been involved since we beat Moldova [in September]. It is his last international match. He was not on the field against Israel, Estonia or Italy.
It is clear that it hurts. “Now it is three weeks until Arsenal play again, or two-and-a-half weeks. I think it could be a goal for Martin to be in a squad [for his club] then.
It is within reach. “There is no reason for him to travel now. He has to train [with Arsenal].