Odegaard scored a late consolation goal against the Hammers as Arsenal crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night – playing just 10 minutes at the London Stadium.
According to a report from the football.london, it’s understands that the 24-year-old was assessed ahead of the Newcastle clash, but was ruled out despite his injury not being a serious concern with there being a possibility he could return to action against Sevilla next week.
Martin Odegaard joins the likes of Emile Smith Rowe, Gabriel Jesus, Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber in the treatment room.
Martin Odegaard
Odegaard was left out of the squad against Newcastle after failing to be passed fit in time for kick-off. The Norwegian playmaker could return to action next week as his issue is not thought to be serious.
Injury: Hip
Expected return date: Sevilla (H) – Wednesday, November 8
Emile Smith Rowe
Emile Smith Rowe missed out on the matchday squad for Wednesday’s trip to the London Stadium, picking up a knee injury prior to the match. It remains to be seen exactly how long he will be sidelined for in what is a major blow to Mikel Arteta and Co, though the manager said it would be a case of weeks.
Injury: Knee
Expected return date: N/A
Thomas Partey
Thomas Partey, who sustained a thigh injury in training last week. A club statement read: “Thomas Partey misses out on tonight’s game with a muscle issue.” It was later confirmed by Arteta that the midfielder would miss a few weeks with his problem.
Injury: Thigh
Expected return date: N/A
Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus was excellent against Sevilla in the Champions League, netting a goal and providing an assist but there was an injury worry when he pulled up clutching his hamstring late on in the game. Eventually, he limped off for Eddie Nketiah with 10 minutes remaining on the night. It remains to be seen how serious the issue is.
Jesus was sent for a scan on his hamstring and Arteta confirmed there would be an absence for the forward in the coming weeks. Reports have suggested he could be targeting a comeback in December, but whether or not he’s back before or after the international break remains to be seen.
Injury: Hamstring
Expected return date: N/A
