LONDON (AP) — Martin Odegaard has been withdrawn from Norway’s squad for its upcoming matches, together with a World Cup qualifier in opposition to Israel, due to a knee harm sustained on Premier League obligation with Arsenal, the English membership mentioned Sunday.
Odegaard, who’s Norway’s captain, suffered a medial collateral ligament harm to his left knee early in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over West Ham on Saturday, the membership mentioned. It marked the third time this season he has gone off within the first half of a match due to harm, with Odegaard having additionally been troubled by shoulder issues.
Arsenal did not give an anticipated timescale for Odegaard’s newest harm absence, solely saying he’ll “proceed to be assessed and handled by our medical group … with the purpose of a return to motion as quickly as doable.”
Norway hosts Israel on Saturday after which performs a pleasant in opposition to New Zealand three days later.
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