Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard will miss the upcoming matches for Norway with a knee injury. The club's doctors have confirmed that the player has suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) tear. 

Ødegaard has reportedly been struggling with a hamstring injury in recent weeks. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has decided to rest the player. According to medical staff, Ødegaard will be out for at least two to three weeks.

A blow to the Norwegian national team

The news was also a major loss for Norway, with national team coach Ståle Solbakken announcing that he had called up Genk player Kristoffer Ajer to replace him.

“Martin is a very important player for us. We will not rush him back, but only when he is fully recovered,” said Arteta.

The London club will soon face Tottenham, Manchester United and Porto, and Ødegaard’s absence could have a significant impact on the team’s performance in these matches.