Key Takeaways:
- Martin Ødegaard will not feature for Arsenal again before the international break in mid-November
- The Norwegian midfielder is ruled out of key Premier League fixtures against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland, plus Champions League ties with Atlético Madrid and Slavia Prague
- Ødegaard is hoping to make his comeback for Arsenal’s clash with Tottenham on November 23
Injury Update and Timeline
Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard is expected to remain sidelined until mid-November after sustaining a medial collateral ligament injury. The incident occurred during the Gunners’ victory over West Ham on 4 October, where the Norwegian international was forced off in the first half. While Arsenal have provided no official estimate on his recovery, the BBC has confirmed that Ødegaard will not return before the upcoming international break.
Martin Odegaard is not expected to return from a knee injury until after the November international break 🤕
He's set to miss a minimum of nine key games for club and country. pic.twitter.com/xhc85eOWCj
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) October 13, 2025
Matches Missed Due to Absence
As a result of his injury, Ødegaard is set to miss a significant run of fixtures. In the Premier League, he will be unavailable against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland. His absence will also be felt on the continental stage, as the Gunners will be without their captain for Champions League encounters against Atlético Madrid and Slavia Prague.
Challenging Start to the Season
Ødegaard’s campaign has been hampered by injury issues, with early setbacks requiring him to be substituted in the first half of three consecutive Premier League matches.
Potential Return Aimed at Tottenham Derby
Looking ahead, Arsenal’s first fixture following the international break is a highly anticipated North London derby against Tottenham, scheduled for 23 November. Ødegaard is targeting a return in time for this crucial encounter with Arsenal’s traditional rivals.
