Martin Ødegaard makes Anfield trip in what is a huge boost for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal skipper Martin Ødegaard has been nursing a shoulder injury all week and as a result, there has been speculation on whether he would be fit in time for the Liverpool encounter. The Norwegian was forced off in the first half against Leeds United after hurting his shoulder during a duel. Bukayo Saka also suffered […] The post Martin Ødegaard makes Anfield trip in what is a huge boost for Mikel Arteta appeared first on Just Arsenal News.

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Martin Ødegaard makes Anfield trip in what is a huge boost for Mikel Arteta

Arsenal skipper Martin Ødegaard has been nursing a shoulder injury all week and as a result, there has been speculation on whether he would be fit in time for the Liverpool encounter. The Norwegian was forced off in the first half against Leeds United after hurting his shoulder during a duel. Bukayo Saka also suffered an injury in the same match, but Ødegaard’s issue was less severe, putting him in contention for the game against Liverpool. Ahead of the encounter, the Norwegian’s selection for international duty would have prompted a positive outlook on his involvement.

Mikel Arteta confirmed in his pre match press conference that he had not trained all week, but the latest reports suggest he will make the squad and potentially even start against Liverpool later today.

Ødegaard travels with the squad

As picked up by Now Arsenal on X, Martin Ødegaard has travelled with the squad to Merseyside ahead of today’s encounter. This comes following doubts concerning his fitness ahead of the game. His inclusion in the travelling party suggests he could be in line to lead the Gunners out again, retaining his number ten role in the side.

Arsenal will be boosted by his potential involvement, especially when considering the number of players that are currently absent. Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka will be out for a while, while Ben White and Christian Nørgaard are also injury doubts. The latter has yet to feature in a single game this campaign.

Norgaard & Kiwior (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

Who should fill the number ten role?

Despite his inclusion in the travelling party, Martin Ødegaard will remain a doubt ahead of kick off. So with this in mind, who should play the number ten role if he is unable to feature from the start? Ethan Nwaneri was his like for like replacement against Leeds United, but the arrival of Eberechi Eze now opens up another possibility for Mikel Arteta.

The Spaniard could and should, in my opinion, utilise Eze in his favoured position in the potential absence of Ødegaard, taking advantage of his unpredictability in the middle of the park.

That is my view, let me get yours in the comments Gooners.

Benjamin Kenneth

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