‘Very unlucky’ Odegaard faces weeks out, says Arteta
LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said on Friday that captain Martin Odegaard could be missing until after the November international break due to the Norwegian’s latest injury setback. Odegaard set an unwanted record by becoming the first player in Premier League history to be substituted before half-time in three consecutive starts when he came off with a knee injury against West Ham on October 3. The 26-year-old had previously struggled with a recurring shoulder problem this season. “It will be weeks. No definite date for his return, but he’s evolving well.