Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is continuing his recovery from a knee injury and the 26-year-old midfielder shared a positive update with supporters on social media
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There is hope Martin Odegaard can return for the north London derby next month
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Martin Odegaard has offered Arsenal fans a glimpse into his injury comeback this week, posting updates on social media as he continues his rehabilitation.
The Gunners skipper remains out of action after suffering medial collateral ligament damage to his left knee during the 2-0 victory over West Ham earlier this month. Manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Odegaard faces several weeks on the sidelines, though the 26-year-old has refused to put a definitive timescale on his comeback due to the unpredictable nature of the healing process.
With the November international break looming, the midfielder is anticipated to stay unavailable until after the final round of matches before March. A possible comeback could materialise in time for the north London derby clash with Tottenham on November 23rd.
Posting on Instagram, Odegaard uploaded a collection of images displaying his gymnasium work alongside snapshots of his personal time. His message consisted purely of a 'chart with upward trend' emoji - suggesting progress.
The captain was sent a three-word boost from Arsenal's official page, stating: "Step by step."
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Martin Odegaard's social media post
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Odegaard seems to be approaching each day as it comes, having previously explained that much of his rehabilitation will hinge on how his left leg reacts when he resumes training.
"It's tricky to set a return date with this type of injury because, especially it being my left leg, a lot depends on how it goes when I start getting back on the pitch," Odegaard wrote in his Arsenal programme notes recently.
"Sometimes it can be quite sore when you start passing the ball and shooting and all these things with that leg, so it's really hard to say a date.
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Martin Odegaard has been sidelined with injury since the start of October
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"All I can say is I'm progressing really well at the moment. I think we will know more when I start getting back on the training pitches and we'll see how that goes. If that goes really well then it can be quick."
Meanwhile, Arteta acknowledged the Norwegian's absence as a massive setback for his squad, stating: "We will have to find solutions.
"But obviously, [he] is our captain and is a player that gives us a completely different dimension with things that he can do, especially in the attack."
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