Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued an injury update on club captain Martin Ødegaard ahead of the Gunners' Champions League tie against Atalanta. Arsenal's captain was substituted off for Norway over the international break and looked to be in severe pain.

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard will be out "for a while" after suffering a significant ankle injury while playing for Norway last week, manager Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday.

Scans reveal ligament damage to the midfielder’s ankle as Arsenal manager says ‘hopefully not months’ until return

The North London derby could be held without its best playmakers as Martin Odegaard limped off the field in Norway's UEFA Nations League win over Austria.

Martin Ødegaard be out for several weeks after injuring his ankle during Norway's victory against Austria, according to the national team's doctor.

With Merino and Odegaard sidelined, and Declan Rice suspended after his red card against Brighton, Mikel Arteta is set to be without what would arguably be his entire first choice midfield for this crucial clash against the Gunners’ fiercest local rivals.

Arsenal heads into the North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur facing a tactical dilemma after the international break.Martin Ødegaard suffered a left ankle injury in Norway's Nations League match against Austria.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sustained “significant” ankle ligament damage that will keep him out of action for “a while” manager Mikel Arteta said Wednesday. The midfielder was injured playing for Norway this month and scans have confirmed the extent of the damage.

Martin Odegaard is set to miss a large chunk of the season after injuring his ankle while on international duty with Norway last week. The Arsenal skipper has been ruled out for 10 games after a recent MRI scan confirmed he had suffered significant ligament damage.

Martin Odegaard's ankle injury is reportedly worse than first anticipated as Arsenal pencil in a return date for the Gunners captain.