
Arsenal will most likely be missing their skipper Martin Odegaard in their first EPL North London derby campaign this season with Tottenham after the Norwegian midfielder was befallen with an ankle sprain injury during their game on Monday against Austria in the UEFA nation's league. Source predicts that the span of the injury could take weeks to have him back to field. This means Arsenal would be faced with the challenge of coping with his absence in the midfield while waiting his recovery. What a debacle for the Gunners in the starting of a new season.
source It is very disappointing and a huge blow for Arsenal at a crucial moment like this when they have to go head to head against one of their worst rivals in the premier league. I am sure the opposition fans will be so excited about the recent development. I am hopeful Merino can fill in against Spurs because I hear he is back in training or we will see a pairing of Thomas Party and Jorginho in the weekend with Ethan Nwaneri starting against Spurs.