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Posted on April 18, 2026 6:00 pm | Updated on April 18, 2026 12:11 pm
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Martin Odegaard, the captain of Arsenal, is again under the crisis off injury. The Norwegian midfielder is one of the most talented players in the Premier League. But right now, the fans are worried because he has picked up another injury setback.
Martin Odegaard Latest Injury
Martin Odegaard is 27 years old and plays as an attacking midfielder. He is the captain for the Arsenal team who joined the club from Real Madrid in 2021. Since then, Odegaard has grown into a central star of the team. One of his trademarks as a player is his passing, vision and ability to rally the players on the pitch. He also creates goal scoring chances through his play. Moreover, he also helps to dictate the flow and tempo of the game from the centre of the pitch.
However, the season of 2025-26 has been really tough for him. He has faced several injuries which includes problems with his shoulder, knee, and ankle. Moreover, he has missed many games and found it hard to get back to the best of his form. In early April 2026, Odegaard came on as a substitute and also started in some matches after recovering from the previous knee issue. But during Arsenal’s Champions League quarter final, in the first leg against Sporting CP, he felt the pain in his knee again.
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He had to leave the game in the second half. Moreover, he missed the next Premier League match because of this. Odegaard wrote: “I had to go off during the second half… feeling my knee… I caught it a little bit against Sporting, but hopefully it shouldn’t be too bad. I’m desperate to get back as soon as possible because this is the crucial period of the season.”
He is very eager to return for the big games in the Premier League as well as the Champions League. According to the reports, the new knee problem is not too serious, but he will need time for full recovery. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been careful with updates, but fans hope he can play again soon.
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The Injury Affected Arsenal
This whole season can be summarized for Arsenal as ‘surviving injury’. Their key players like Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and others have also missed many games. Without Odegaard, the team sometimes lacks creativity in the final third. He is the player who links the midfield and the attack perfectly.
Despite currently facing multiple issues, Arsenal still remains as tough contenders for the title glory. Moreover, they are also achieving an excellent level of performance within Europe. Odegaard still has two years left on his Arsenal contract. The club sees him as a very important football player for the long term. There have been some rumors about possible transfers or new deals, but Arsenal wants to keep their captain.
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What Does the Future Hold?
For now, the main news is his recovery from the latest knee knock. Arsenal fans are waiting eagerly for him to return and lead the team again. The next few weeks are extremely important for the Gunners’ hopes of winning their silverware.
In short, Martin Odegaard is dealing with yet another small injury setback at a key time. But he is determined to come back strong. If he keeps his fitness, he has the potential to contribute significantly to the overall success of Arsenal this season.
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Debanjan Mallick
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