Arsenal's Martin Odegaard has reportedly suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury, while fellow midfielder Bugayo is set to miss England's next game.
Arsenal Captain Martin Odegaard He is said to have suffered a fresh setback in his recovery from an ankle injury and will not be seen again for several weeks.
The Norway international has now been sidelined for around a month after suffering a severe sprain sustained while playing for his country in September's Nations League.
Odegard has been forced off Arsenal's last seven matches in all competitions. Michael Arteta's men have lost none of them, and they are severely hampered on the creative front without their captain.
The former Real Madrid starlet was initially believed to be on track to return before the end of the month, with his return against Liverpool on August 27.
However, according to Con Harrison – Via Football.London – Odegaard is now suffering from a new problem and there are fears that he will be sidelined until December.
What other Arsenal games could Odegaard miss?
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If Odegard is to recover all of November from this apparent setback, the playmaker will miss at least 10 games in all competitions, including some blockbuster battles.
Odegard is unlikely to be fit for the immediate clashes with Bournemouth (October 19) or Shakhtar Donetsk (October 22) and it would have been tight for him to return against Liverpool at the end of the month.
Arteta's men travel to Preston North End in the EFL Cup in October – Otigard will be rested anyway – and Arsenal's busy November season begins with a trip to Newcastle United on the second of the month.
It will be the first of three grueling games for the Gunners, who then travel to the San Siro to face Inter Milan on November 6, four days before traveling to Stamford Bridge for a meeting with Chelsea.
Following the last international break of the year, Arsenal face Nottingham Forest (November 23), Sporting Lisbon (November 26) and West Ham United (November 30), all of which Odegard could miss.
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It remains to be seen whether the captain can return for the home game against Manchester United on December 3, and fans will now be eagerly awaiting an update from the club or Arteta.
Arsenal delivered mixed messages Bugayo Saka problem
As well as Odegaard, their new signing, Arsenal, has received mixed reviews injury That lasted during Bukayo Saka EnglandThursday's UEFA Nations League loss to Greece.
The 23-year-old appeared to injure his hamstring shortly before the 2004 European champions broke the deadlock and was substituted by Chelsea. You are Madhuek Just six minutes into the second half.
According to the sunSaka will be ruled out of the Three Lions' clash with Finland on Sunday, although it is hoped his concern is not too serious.
However, both Arsenal and England are awaiting the results of the latest scans on Sakha's problem and he has yet to be ruled out of the immediate clash with Bournemouth.
