"Arsenal have been delivered a significant blow after confirmation that captain Martin Odegaard is set to be sidelined for at least six weeks with a knee injury. The influential midfielder sustained medial collateral ligament (MCL) damage in the recent victory over West Ham and is now expected to miss a minimum of seven crucial fixtures across all competitions before the next international break. The injury, which does not require surgery, rules the Norwegian out of several key matches."
"In the Premier League, he will be absent for matches against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley, and Sunderland. Most concerning are the Champions League games, where Odegaard will miss the home tie against Atletico Madrid and a trip to Slavia Prague. He will also sit out a League Cup tie against Brighton. The earliest target for his return is the highly-anticipated North London Derby against Tottenham on November 23rd, adding an intense layer of pressure to his recovery timeline."
"Having inherited the club's number 10 shirt this season, Eze is the natural replacement for Odegaard in the attacking midfield role. Eze, who can also operate on the left flank, has shown glimpses of his immense dribbling and flair since his arrival, but has often been rotated. With the Norwegian out for an extended period, the former Crystal Palace man will have a chance to play in a position from where he is most effective."
Martin Odegaard will be sidelined for at least six weeks after sustaining medial collateral ligament (MCL) damage in the victory over West Ham; the injury does not require surgery. He is expected to miss a minimum of seven fixtures across all competitions, including Premier League games against Fulham, Crystal Palace, Burnley and Sunderland, Champions League ties with Atletico Madrid and Slavia Prague, and a League Cup tie against Brighton. The earliest target for his return is the North London Derby against Tottenham on November 23. The absence creates a major opportunity for Eberechi Eze to claim the number 10 role and start more regularly, leveraging his dribbling, flair and positional versatility.
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