The most recent information regarding Martin Odegaard’s return has been given by Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League matchup with Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.
The Norwegian has been sidelined since September due to damage to his ankle ligament while serving abroad. It has been a few weeks since he returned to partial training, but he is getting closer to rejoining the rest of the team.
Arteta revealed that the 25-year-old will not be playing on Saturday, despite his best efforts to arrive in time for Newcastle. On Odegaard’s prospects of arriving in time for Wednesday’s Champions League matchup with Inter Milan, however, there was greater hope.
“Now is the stage when he’s going to start to do certain work with us,” Arteta stated. “We’ll see how well he handles discomfort and whether he can compete physically. Given the amount of effort he has put in, I would be shocked if we didn’t declare him ready when he returned to our training program.
There was good news for Gabriel as well. After being substituted during last Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool, the Brazilian was unable to play in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against Preston North End. The 26-year-old’s injury was not as severe as initially thought, Arteta said earlier this week, and he now believes he has a decent chance of making it for Newcastle.
The Spaniard responded, “Yes, it’s good news.” “Today is our training session. He will be included in the squad if he can accomplish it.
But there’s a little more uncertainty surrounding Ben White. The 27-year-old has experienced a groin injury this season, but Arteta revealed that he has developed a new joint ailment that may prevent him from traveling to St. James’ Park.
Arteta stated, “With Ben, we don’t know yet.” “He could not train so let’s see what happens.”
Takehiro Tomiyasu is also the subject of negative news. Before the most recent international break, the Japanese international sustained a new injury when making a return against Southampton. There was little hope that Arteta would return before the next one.
The Spaniard stated, “Unfortunately, I don’t expect him to be available before the break.”
