Martin Odegaard
27-Year-Old
Arsenal
Premier
OUT
Injury Knee
Est. Return 3/17/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Odegaard didn't live up to his ridiculously good previous two seasons in north London, but he still reached double-digit goal contributions with a goal and assist in the final two matches. Odegaard missed a couple months early in the season due to an ankle injury, which is better than a muscle problem. He has a guaranteed role in the starting XI as one of the most creative players in the team, creating 2.43 chances per 90 minutes last season, which was well below the prior campaign. Similar to a lot of the Gunners, if Odegaard stays fit to start 30-plus matches, his production should get a bump in 2025/26.
Could return late March
Odegaard (knee) is still dealing with an injury and could return in late March, according to Norway manager Stale Solbakken, per Football London. "He's going to rebuild and be crucial for Arsenal in April-May and maybe late March."
ANALYSIS
Odegaard doesn't look ready to rejoin the action for the Gunners just yet, as he's still battling a knee issue that has sidelined him for four of the last five games. The playmaker will likely need additional recovery time, with a potential return targeted for late March if everything stays on track. It's a significant setback for Arsenal, considering the captain is a locked-in starter when fully fit. In his absence, the starting XI has to be reshuffled, with Eberechi Eze or Kai Havertz to step into the number 10 role to run the attack while Odegaard remains on the sidelines.
Odegaard doesn't look ready to rejoin the action for the Gunners just yet, as he's still battling a knee issue that has sidelined him for four of the last five games. The playmaker will likely need additional recovery time, with a potential return targeted for late March if everything stays on track. It's a significant setback for Arsenal, considering the captain is a locked-in starter when fully fit. In his absence, the starting XI has to be reshuffled, with Eberechi Eze or Kai Havertz to step into the number 10 role to run the attack while Odegaard remains on the sidelines.
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Left on sidelines
Odegaard (knee) is out for Wednesday's match against Brighton.
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Questionable for Wednesday
Odegaard (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Brighton, according to manager Mikel Aretea. "We have to wait and see how comfortable he is to do certain actions."
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Not risked Sunday
Odegaard (knee) is out for Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Mikel Arteta. "Unfortunately, Martin is still not feeling totally comfortable with that knee injury, and we decided not to risk him."
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Assists in return
Odegaard assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
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Picked for bench
Odegaard (knee) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Tottenham.
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Candidate to leave Arsenal?
Odegaard has been singled out as a candidate to leave Arsenal in the summer, according to The Telegraph.
ANALYSIS
Arsenal will need to sell a player or two in the summer to balance their books and avoid having issues with the Financial Fair Play Rules. Odegaard could generate tons of interest in the transfer market, but the playmaker is one of the club's captains. Before entertaining the idea of selling Odegaard, Arsenal are likely to consider parting ways with other players first.
Arsenal will need to sell a player or two in the summer to balance their books and avoid having issues with the Financial Fair Play Rules. Odegaard could generate tons of interest in the transfer market, but the playmaker is one of the club's captains. Before entertaining the idea of selling Odegaard, Arsenal are likely to consider parting ways with other players first.