Norway secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Austria in their Nations League match on Monday, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning goal in the 80th minute. However, the triumph was marred by a potentially serious ankle injury to Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, who was forced to leave the field in visible distress.Odegaard appeared to twist his left ankle during a challenge with Austria’s Christoph Baumgartner and was unable to continue playing. Norway’s coach, StÃ¥le Solbakken, expressed concern about the injury, stating, ‘It looked bad in the dressing room, too. He didn’t have the chance to continue’.The injury to Odegaard comes at a critical time for Arsenal, who face a challenging series of matches in the coming days. The Gunners are set to play Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby on Sunday, followed by games against Atalanta and Manchester City. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may now have to adjust his plans, as Odegaard has been a key player in the team’s midfield.Norway’s team doctor, Ola Sand, confirmed that Odegaard suffered an ankle sprain and mentioned the possibility of further examinations, including an MRI, to determine the full extent of the injury. The incident has raised concerns among Arsenal fans, given the importance of the upcoming fixtures and Odegaard’s role in the team.Despite the setback, Norway managed to secure the win, with Haaland’s goal marking his 32nd in 35 appearances for the national team. The victory puts Norway in second place in their Nations League group, level on four points with Slovenia.
Key points
- Norway defeated Austria 2-1 in a Nations League match, with Erling Haaland scoring the winning goal.
- Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard suffered an ankle injury during the match and had to be substituted.
- Odegaard’s injury raises concerns for Arsenal’s upcoming matches, including the North London derby against Tottenham.
- Further medical examinations, possibly including an MRI, will be conducted to determine the extent of Odegaard’s injury.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported timing of Odegaard’s injury, with some sources stating it occurred in the 64th minute, while others mention the 67th minute or 80th minute.
