Mumbai, September 10: Norway captain Martin Odegaard injured an ankle ahead of a key series of games for his club Arsenal. Odegaard covered his face with his hands while being treated on the field midway through the second half of a Nations League game against Austria on Monday. Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Inspires’ Harry Kane To Play As Long as Possible Ahead of His 100th Appearance for England.

He appeared to turn awkwardly on his left ankle in a tough challenge with Austria midfielder Christoph Baumgartner as both chased and stretched for a loose ball. Odegaard limped out of the game two minutes later and was consoled by his teammate Erling Haaland.

"It looked bad in the dressing room, too. He didn't have the chance to continue." Norway coach Stale Solbakken told broadcaster TV 2.

Odegaard was due to return from national team duty into a tough week of away games for Arsenal. The Gunners first go to London rival Tottenham on Sunday then open their Champions League program at Atalanta, the Europa League winner, four days later in Italy. France 2–0 Belgium, UEFA Nations League 2024–25: Randal Kolo Muani, Ousmane Dembele Score As Kylian Mbappe and Co Prevail.

A visit to Manchester City completes a gruelling week on September 22. Norway was level at 1-1 when Odegaard went off and won the game on Haaland's 80th-minute goal.

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