The Aporia · Martin Odegaard: Arsenal handed major injury boost as Norway star named in squad

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard has been named in Norway's 23-man squad for a match against Wales on Thursday night after initial concerns about an injury subsided. Scans confirmed that his issue is not serious, and while head coach Solbakken remains cautious, Odegaard could play if he feels capable physically. The article focuses on the positive updates regarding Odegaard's fitness status as Norway prepares for upcoming matches in Wales and Portugal.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-01, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Martin Odegaard, a key player for Arsenal, suffered an ankle injury during Norway's match against Portugal on Sunday night. He was seen limping out of the stadium and expressed uncertainty about his fitness ahead of Norway's next game against Wales on Thursday. Initial concerns after the incident have eased, with scans confirming no serious damage to Odegaard’s ankle. Despite some pain, he has been named in Norway’s squad for both upcoming matches against Wales and Portugal.

Norway's medical staff are collaborating closely with Arsenal to monitor Odegaard's condition. The 27-year-old midfielder, who is expected to be fit enough to start the match against Wales, is crucial to Arsenal as he has been in top form this season, scoring four goals in eight appearances and starting all but one game for both club and country.

Meanwhile, Arsenal are also managing other injury concerns involving players like Jurrien Timber, who returned from international duty without apparent issues. The team's medical staff remain vigilant during the extended three-week break to ensure optimal player readiness ahead of the upcoming Premier League matches.

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🔮 While there were initial concerns after the match, the outlook has become more positive in the days since and the issue is not a significant one. Scans confirmed that Odegaard had not suffered a serious injury and it is understood the pain the midfielder was dealing with has reduced significantly. Odegaard travelled with the Norway squad to Wales and he has now been named in the 23-man squad for the match in Cardiff on Thursday night. "I wish I could say yes, but I don't know," Solbakken said.

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Assuming there are no setbacks with his ankle, Odegaard is also expected to be in the Norway squad for their trip to Portugal on Sunday night.

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🔮 While there were initial concerns after the match, the outlook has become more positive in the days since and the issue is not a significant one. Scans confirmed that Odegaard had not suffered a serious injury and it is understood the pain the midfielder was dealing with has reduced significantly. Odegaard travelled with the Norway squad to Wales and he has now been named in the 23-man squad for the match in Cardiff on Thursday night. "I wish I could say yes, but I don't know," Solbakken said.

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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal handed major injury boost as Norway star named in squad · assertive framing

While there were initial concerns after the match, the outlook has become more positive in the days since and the issue is not a significant one. Scans confirmed that Odegaard had not suffered a serious injury and it is understood the pain the midfielder was dealing with has reduced significantly. Odegaard travelled with the Norway squad to Wales and he has now been named in the 23-man squad for the match in Cardiff on Thursday night. "I wish I could say yes, but I don't know," Solbakken said. uncertain

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He's going to do some testing today, but we'll see. asserted

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Whether he feels like he can play with it. asserted

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He has to feel like he's useful and that his body is giving him the answers he wants. asserted

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There are no plans for Odegaard to return to Arsenal early. asserted

Odegaard → be → Arsenal

Assuming there are no setbacks with his ankle, Odegaard is also expected to be in the Norway squad for their trip to Portugal on Sunday night. asserted

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Martin Odegaard: Arsenal handed major injury boost as Norway star named in squad

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