London, Nov 5
Arsenal have been handed a much needed injury boost as skipper Martin Odegaard was seen training with the first team squad for the first time since his injury on Tuesday.
The 25-year-old was left out of Norway's squad for the upcoming international break on Tuesday. The Arsenal and national team captain limped off during Norway's Nations League win over Austria on September 9 after twisting his left ankle. He required the help of physios before leaving the pitch to receive further treatment and has not played for the Gunners since their 1-1 draw with Brighton on August 31. The Norwegian is one of the best creative midfielders in the league and has been a vital part of the Arsenal squad. The Gunners have struggled heavily without his presence, as the team has found it difficult to recreate his creativity on the pitch. The North London side is now sitting in fifth place in the Premier League table after having dropped points in their past three league games, which include a 0-2 loss against Bournemouth, a 2-2 draw against Liverpool, and a 0-1 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. Mikel Arteta and Arsenal will be in no rush to bring Odegaard back into action, as he is a crucial player for the team, and they would not want to risk a long-term injury. Arsenal will be traveling to Italy as they prepare to play at the iconic Stadio San Siro against Inter Milan on Thursday (IST). The Gunners are one of the nine teams that are still unbeaten in the UEFA Champions League. Following a 0-0 draw against Atalanta, Arsenal registered a 2-0 win against Paris Saint Germain, followed by a 1-0 victory over Shakhtar in Matchday three.