Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has hinted that he won’t be available against Everton in the Premier League this evening.
The Gunners return to league action for the first time since March 4, having recently played in the FA Cup and Champions League.
Ahead of the game, manager Mikel Arteta said that Odegaard will need to be assessed by the club’s doctors for his knee injury.
The Norwegian suffered the concern during Brentford’s equaliser last month.
The club captain made his comeback with an assist off the bench against Tottenham Hotspur, but has not been comfortable to play since.
In the matchday programme before the Everton game, the £30 million signing has now clearly hinted that he won’t be in the matchday squad.
Odegaard said that he is ‘desperate’ to get back to playing as soon as he can after his recent knee injury.
He added that he is working as hard as possible to get back to full fitness.
The 27-year-old said: “After a few away games recently, it’s great to be back home in front of our own supporters again this afternoon.
“I’m desperate to get back to playing as soon as I can. It’s been difficult for me with the knee injury lately, but I’m working as hard as I can to get back to full fitness now.
“The main thing is to be 100% again, and make sure I can properly help the team.”