ARSENAL have suffered a major blow after manager Mikel Arteta confirmed captain Martin Odegaard's ankle injury contains "significant damage" that will put him out for "a while".
The Gunners skipper sustained the injury during the international break while playing for Norway.
He missed Arsenal's North London derby victory over Tottenham on Sunday.
And now head coach Arteta has confirmed he is set to be sidelined for some time, though he did specify a return date.
Speaking in his press conference ahead of his side's clash with Champions League opener against Atalanta on Thursday, he said: "After recent scans the scans showed that he’s got some damage especially on one of the ligaments in the ankle.
"It’s something quite significant so we’re going to lose him for a while."
He went on to add: "He’s our captain. He’s been one of the biggest and best players in our team.
"Our identity is very linked to how he plays and behaves. It’s a big test for the team to see how able we are to show a different face."
Frankodiase1010
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Maybe
doodeors
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sakcmoprsz
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Now Ethan Nwaneri deserves a chance
well said
sakcmoprsz
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dont use that as an excuse you will surely get beating
you are also very correct
sakcmoprsz
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this is the reason I thought Smith Rowe should not have been sold and Vieira should also have stayed
you're very right
vuoeklmpru
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haaa sorry
Lenceiopu
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this is the reason I thought Smith Rowe should not have been sold and Vieira should also have stayed
phabiano5000
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dont use that as an excuse you will surely get beating
Executioner1
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🤣😂😂😂🤣
Temaklnpt
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bad omen ahead of city's game. That is why every position should have a backup that is as good as the one playing. It is only mancity that have that in thier club right now.
Dubacimsy
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useless arteta did not kept ESR
nopaciptuz
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bahuraani Arsenal fc to gayo
Hritangshu93
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I think this international friendly should be limited to fewer games.....players should get proper rest so that they can stay fit for a longer period..... qualifiers are ok....but so many friendlies doesn't make sense
madabtuy
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Smith Rowe can't read the game and dictate the pattern of play like Odegaard on the field of play.
there's always room for improvement
madabtuy
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Now Ethan Nwaneri deserves a chance
EmieGold
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It's time for Arteta to show courage and play the young protegee Ethan Nwaneri. That's how to show faith in that young lad! Just as what Yamal is to Barca, Nwaneri can be our future at Arsenal.....
emondorock
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Young lad already groomed will need to step up ....
Yehaklnop
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Arsenal have just lost the league
MuhammedSoladoye1
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Q.Recovery Bihiznillah
MtamboAJ
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No way we're gonna win the league without him, MVP of Arsenal. Forget the UCL, that's further away.
talking like brainless man 😂️😂️
GRÄYSÖÑJäy
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Get well soon boy but city wins 🥲
Ubong12
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same old arteta with his pathetic decision making. He always doesn't think ahead....he doesn't think and plan about injuries. poor decision making from arteta costed us the league last season
Very very soft mind, A lady's mind is even stronger than this one sef
Ubong12
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u dey talk trash.... na for arsenal he get injured?
Wetin you read and wetin you dey type??
Emergency911
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u dey talk trash.... na for arsenal he get injured?
KokoBiscuit
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Shame on fifa
MUBARAKABDULRAHIM
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same old arteta with his pathetic decision making. He always doesn't think ahead....he doesn't think and plan about injuries. poor decision making from arteta costed us the league last season
y always vomiting nonsense when u don't have anything better to say just keep quite did he Injury at club level? or wat did you want him to say or do ?
samyzane
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No way we're gonna win the league without him, MVP of Arsenal. Forget the UCL, that's further away.
Zenbeiltu
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same old arteta with his pathetic decision making. He always doesn't think ahead....he doesn't think and plan about injuries. poor decision making from arteta costed us the league last season
Dramz13
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This will still work
witbiklmy
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zinchenko can play his roll even Hervart and Nwaneri
arsenal002
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letting Smith Rowe leave to Fulham was a great loose because should he be still here then he would be taking over from Odegaard
Smith Rowe can't read the game and dictate the pattern of play like Odegaard on the field of play.
Sullietmercy
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Have speed recovery mystrol, our best midfield man. Let's hope other players Gonna play for him, and keeping winning. I have hope that Ordigard won't effect the team's performance
Vaobceiotu
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I am not worried the champions league clash but i am worried without odegard for Manchester City game.
vatbdkpuyz
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quick recovery Captain Fantastic. we won't forgive the player coursed that treble injury
Lidbeklruy
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letting Smith Rowe leave to Fulham was a great loose because should he be still here then he would be taking over from Odegaard
cewaekprtz
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Recall Fabio Viera from loan ASAP
Bocactuz
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quick recovery
Mukenopty
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Wow!
Docaiklst
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I let smith Lowe go to Fulham what now tsooo
Ranclptyz
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Quick recovery my captain
boiesa
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omg we lead you bro
TrywellSiancheks
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quick recovery my skipper
Kucbcitu
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quick recovery bro
BankoleLonge
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OMG!!! Get well soon skipo!
rameiklnsz
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My Fabio viera would help me now
ColinsGooner
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Get some rest and come back to drive the team with recharged batteries,There's a still long way to left to go
Adamudegunner
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Blow blow
xstepho
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Smith Rowie’s arsenal chance had arrived but at the wrong time
hinbelnrtz
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All the best
Kecdmnotuz
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Quick recovery Captain