Martin Odegaard Injury Update: Norway Boss Delivers Boost for Arsenal

Odegaard's Injury Blow

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was forced off during the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie against Sporting CP, but Norway manager Stale Solbakken has suggested that the damage is not as severe as first feared.

Odegaard's Premature Exit

The playmaker caused concern when he limped off the pitch after 70 minutes during Arsenal's 1-0 win in Lisbon. Despite looking off the pace for much of the game, the injury appeared to be the primary reason for his premature exit.

• Martin Odegaard limped off after 70 minutes
• Arsenal won the game 1-0
• The injury appeared to be the primary reason for his exit

Injury Update from Norway Boss

Stale Solbakken has stepped in to clarify the situation surrounding Odegaard's fitness. Solbakken suggested that the damage is not as severe as first feared, handing Arsenal a significant boost regarding Martin Odegaard after the midfielder's latest injury setback.