LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 25: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal applauds the fans after the teams victory following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium on April 25, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Izzy Poles - AMA/Getty Images)
Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of Arsenal’s Premier League game against Fulham (AMA/Getty)
Martin Odegaard has missed Arsenal’s Premier League match against Fulham after suffering a knee injury earlier this week.
The Arsenal captain was forced off after just 58th minute during the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Odegaard has been hampered by a knee issue throughout the season and the Norway international has been left out of Arsenal’s matchday squad for Fulham’s visit to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Speaking before kick-off, Mikel Arteta was asked about the five changes he has made to his starting line-up from the draw with Atletico earlier this week.
‘Some of them are forced for different kinds of issues, and other reasons as well because obviously we need a lot of energy, freshness and quality as well for sure,’ Arteta said.
Arsenal vs Fulham confirmed line-ups
Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Eze, Saka, Trossard, Gyokeres
Subs: Arrizabalaga, Hincapie, Mosquera, Zubimendi, Norgaard, Madueke, Martinelli, Dowman, Jesus
Fulham: Leno, Castagne, Andersen, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Reed, Wilson, Smith Rowe, Chukwueze, Jimenez
Subs: Lecomte, Tete, Diop, Cuenca, Cairney, King, Bobb, Kusi-Asare, Muniz
Eberechi Eze replaces Odegaard, while Bukayo Saka starts ahead of Noni Madueke on the right side.
Meanwhile, Riccardo Calafiori returns at left-back, with Piero Hincapie dropping to the bench,
Martin Zubimendi is also rested, with Myles Lewis-Skelly starting in central midfield, while Leandro Trossard is preferred to Gabriel Martinelli on the left.
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