US EditionOdegaard Set for Arsenal Return Against Bayern After Nearly 2 Months Out Injured
Captain Martin Ødegaard has trained after a knee injury and could return to ease Arsenal's attacking injury crisis ahead of a key Champions League match.
- On Wednesday, Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard could return for the Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich after training and pushing to make a comeback at Emirates Stadium.
- Viktor Gyokeres remains sidelined after the November 1 hamstring, forcing Mikel Merino to lead the line and Gabriel Martinelli plus Noni Madueke to return for the weekend 4-1 win over Tottenham.
- Arsenal remain unbeaten defensively in the Champions League but face a big task stopping former Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who scored for Bayern at the Emirates in the quarter-final.
- The fixture pits the group’s top two, each with four wins from four, against each other, and Arsenal see the match as a major opportunity to prove themselves.
- Squad fitness remains mixed with Kai Havertz absent on Tuesday, while Gabriel Jesus is back in full training but may play a behind-closed-doors friendly first.
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LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could return for Wednesday's Champions League match against Bayern Munich after nearly two months out. The Norwegian midfielder has been sidelined since October 4 with a knee injury but is pushing to make his return at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said: “He was very close for the last game,” referring to Sunday's 4-1 win over Tottenham, “so we're hopeful he could be in the squad…
Odegaard set for Arsenal return against Bayern after nearly 2 months out injured
LONDON (AP) — Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could return for the Champions League match against Bayern Munich on Wednesday after nearly two months out. The Norway midfielder has been sidelined since Oct. 4 with a knee injury but is pushing to make his comeback at the Emirates Stadium. “He was very close for the previous game,” said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, referring to the 4-1 win over Tottenham on Sunday, “so we are hopeful that tomorrow…
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