Arsenal's Martin Odegaard May Join Norway's World Cup Qualifying Squad Despite Injury Struggles

Table of Contents

• Injury Update on Martin Odegaard
• Norway's Upcoming World Cup Qualifiers
• Group I Standings
• Training Status
• Coach's Squad Announcement
• Implications for Arsenal

MARTIN ODEGAARD may be included in Norway’s upcoming World Cup qualifying squad, despite the Arsenal captain having been sidelined for a month due to an injury.

The midfielder, who also leads his national team, is reportedly eager to participate in the crucial qualifiers against Estonia and others.

Martin Odegaard sustained his latest injury during the match against West Ham last month.Credit: Getty

Currently at the top of Group I, a victory against Estonia on November 13 could secure Norway's qualification for a major tournament for the first time since Euro 2000.

Odegaard has resumed training after recovering from a knee injury he suffered on October 4.

While the primary goal has always been to return for the North London derby against on November 23, he might be back even sooner.

Norway's coach, Stale Solbakken, is set to announce his squad tomorrow.

There have not yet been direct discussions with Arsenal, and the Premier League leaders will likely prefer that Odegaard avoids any unnecessary risks.

Conversely, the manager might even appreciate having his key player gain some competitive experience before the match against Spurs.

Although Arsenal is currently in the Czech Republic for their match against Slavia Prague, Odegaard will continue to be monitored while training at London Colney.

Thanks to their significantly better goal difference compared to Italy, a win against Estonia would be sufficient for Norway to top the group and secure qualification ahead of their match against Italy in Milan three days later.

Norway, bolstered by their strong attacking lineup, has not participated in a World Cup since 1998.

In their latest qualifier, Solbakken’s team triumphed over Israel with a score of 5-0 in Oslo.