Arsenal are optimistic about having captain Martin Odegaard back in the lineup for their crucial Champions League showdown against Inter Milan on Wednesday. The playmaker has been sidelined since late August after sustaining a significant ankle ligament injury while on international duty with Norway, following a 1-1 draw with Brighton.
Odegaard has recently resumed light training and is reportedly nearing the final stages of his recovery, a welcome boost for Arsenal as they search for creativity in midfield.
Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Newcastle came too early for Odegaard’s return, but he could make his comeback in Milan.
This fixture marks the first of two key matches for Arsenal this week, as they are also set to face Chelsea on Sunday in a tough Premier League clash.Meanwhile, Gabriel Magalhaes, despite concerns over a knee issue, paired with William Saliba in the defence against Newcastle. Mikel Arteta’s defensive injury worries appear to be easing, though Riccardo Calafiori is expected to remain sidelined, and Takehiro Tomiyasu continues his recovery from a knee injury.
Thomas Partey has stepped in as right-back for the past two Premier League games, while Ben White, recovering from a minor injury, returned to action off the bench last weekend.
Inter Milan, meanwhile, have also yet to concede in Europe this season, holding Manchester City to a goalless draw and defeating Red Star Belgrade and Young Boys. Both teams will be looking to extend their unbeaten Champions League runs and tighten their hold on a spot in the knockout stages.
