Burkina Faso
Czech Republic
Lithuania
Montenegro
Nigeria
North Macedonia
United Arab Emirates

Martin Odegaard returns to Arsenal training ahead of Brentford clash

sportsmole.co.uk, 22 November 2023, 16:16
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been spotted in training ahead of their return to Premier League action this week.

Odegaard withdrew from the Norway squad for their final two internationals of the year last week, after missing matches against Newcastle United, Sevilla and Burnley.

Concussion initially kept the skipper out of their trip to Newcastle, before a hip problem ruled him out of the following two matches.

Odegaard was advised not to join up with the Norway squad, and instead use the opportunity of a rare rest in the midst of a hectic schedule to allow the hip to recover.

With most of the squad now back after representing their nations over the past week, Arsenal released pictures of their training session on Wednesday morning, which included Odegaard.

That means the midfielder will be in contention to start away to Brentford at the weekend, as Mikel Arteta's side look to keep the pressure on at the top.

Arsenal currently sit in third, just one point behind league leaders Manchester City, who have a tricky test against old foes Liverpool this weekend.

It would be a first start for Odegaard since the away win at Sevilla in the Champions League on October 24, as he was only a substitute for the games which followed against Sheffield United and West Ham United.

Odegaard's return will be greatly received though, as they are yet to lose domestically when he has started this season.

After contributing to 22 goals for Arsenal last season as they pushed Man City close for the title, Odegaard already has another six this campaign.

Arteta and the Arsenal medical team may have looked on with relief that Odegaard did not go away with Norway, when seeing the pitch they played on against the Faroe Islands, which led to Man City striker Erling Haaland picking up an injury.

That issue has made Haaland a doubt for their clash with Liverpool on Saturday, and will have incensed Pep Guardiola, given that Norway had nothing to play for during this international break.

The champions do have the advantage of playing before Arsenal this weekend though, so can extend the gap to four points before the Gunners take to the field.

Show more

Top News

23 March 2025 talksport.com Mohamed Salah wants to stay at Liverpool even though he hasn't yet agreed a new deal. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Argentina will look to officially secure their place at World Cup 2026 when they face rivals Brazil in Tuesday's clash at Estadio Mas Monumental in Buenos Aires. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Morocco will look to continue their impressive start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers when they host Tanzania at Stade Municipal on Tuesday. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria have announced their starting lineups for Sunday's fixture in the UEFA Nations League. 23 March 2025 talksport.com It's almost been eight years since Andrea Pirlo retired from football, but he hasn't lost his world-class free-kick abilities. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Newcastle United have suffered a blow in their pursuit of Malaga's teenage winger Antonio Cordero ahead of the summer transfer window. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona have reportedly set their asking price for Ferran Torres, with the versatile attacker expected to be on the move during this summer's transfer window. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Steve Bruce has passionately responded to Dwight Gayle after he claimed he 'didn't do tactics' when in charge of Newcastle. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Real Madrid have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji this summer. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Luka Modric has revealed that he is yet to speak with Real Madrid over his future beyond the end of the campaign. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Flash back to the first few months of Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham Hotspur reign, where the Australian took a marvellous 26 Premier League points from 30 on offer, the most by any head coach in their first 10 matches in the competition. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane is reportedly giving serious consideration to returning to the Premier League during this summer's transfer window, with Liverpool said to be his preferred destination. 23 March 2025 talksport.com A pitch invader was tackled by former Premier League defender Brede Hangeland after charging at Erling Haaland. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Chelsea have reportedly already decided to try to cash in on as many as five loanees during the summer transfer window. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Juventus have confirmed that they have made the decision to sack head coach Thiago Motta. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Myles Lewis-Skelly could become the next Ashley Cole for England. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Scotland and Greece have announced their starting lineups for the second leg of their UEFA Nations League playoff. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly battling Manchester United for the signature of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, with the Nigerian set to be on the move during this summer's transfer window. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Sean Dyche has revealed the reason he was shocked Vincent Kompany secured the Bayern Munich job. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Leading the way in Group L of World Cup 2026 Qualifying, Montenegro aspire to make it two for two when the Faroe Islands visit the Gradski stadion in Niksic on Tuesday evening. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Barcelona sporting director Deco is reportedly determined to bring Monaco defender Vanderson to the club this summer. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Michael Olise isn't much of a talker, especially in French. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Ajax are reportedly willing to sell Brian Brobbey for as little as €25m (£21m) during this summer's transfer window, which could alert both Manchester United and Arsenal. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Sean Dyche has revealed the extent of the challenges he overcame at Everton before leaving the club 'in good shape'. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Sean Dyche joined talkSPORT on Sunday afternoon and FINALLY talked about the now infamous 'Utter Woke Nonsense' viral meme. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Thomas Tuchel will hope to continue his perfect start to his England tenure as the Three Lions take on Latvia on Monday, live on talkSPORT. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Hugo Ekitike is reportedly set to leave Eintracht Frankfurt during this summer's transfer window, with Manchester United among the clubs believed to be interested in his services. 23 March 2025 talksport.com Sean Dyche joined talkSPORT on Sunday afternoon and FINALLY talked about the now infamous 'Utter Woke Nonsense' viral meme. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly involved in a six-team battle to sign 15-year-old Johan Martinez, who has been likened to Ousmane Dembele. 23 March 2025 sportsmole.co.uk Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente will have Alvaro Morata and Robin Le Normand available for Sunday's UEFA Nations League quarter-final second leg against Netherlands.