Top-tier teams receive a significant advantage in the championship battle due to Rodri’s injury, according to Nedum Onuoha. The fitness of key players will play a crucial role in determining the outcome of the title race.
Mikel Arteta, the manager of a prominent football club, has revealed that his team’s captain, Martin Ødegaard, will be sidelined until after the upcoming international break due to an ankle injury. Ødegaard suffered the injury on September 9 during a UEFA Nations League match between Norway and Austria. Initially, the national team doctor estimated a three-week recovery period, but Arteta has been more cautious in his assessment.
When asked about Ødegaard’s availability, Arteta stated, “I think it will take a matter of weeks. The exact timeframe is uncertain, but I believe it’s unlikely he’ll return before the international break.” This means the team will have to navigate several crucial matches without their captain, including games against Bolton Wanderers, Leicester City, Paris Saint-Germain, and Southampton.
Additionally, Ben White is managing a fitness issue, while Oleksandr Zinchenko will be out for a few weeks due to a calf injury. Mikel Merino and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also unavailable due to a fractured shoulder and knee injury, respectively. Several other players, including Gabriel Martinelli, Jurriën Timber, Riccardo Calafiori, and David Raya, are doubtful for the upcoming match against Bolton Wanderers.
With back-up goalkeeper Neto cup-tied, the team may have to rely on 16-year-old Jack Porter to start in the upcoming match. When asked about potential lineup changes, Arteta stated, “At the moment, we can’t make significant changes because we don’t have enough available players.”
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