Gunners skipper will not play in crucial Nations League double-header as he looks to return to full fitness after ankle injury

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will not play for Norway in its upcoming Nations League matches so he can continue his rehabilitation after two months out injured.

Odegaard's Inter cameo offered a tantalising glimpse into what Arsenal have missed but their approach needs refinement with our without him

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he has “listened to my body” and returned to London after being ruled out of international duty for Norway.Odegaard started for the first time since August in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw after being sidelined by an ankle injury.

Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week.LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella

Arsenal will be hoping that several fitness concerns begin to ease over the course of the November international break. Mikel Arteta has been forced to deal with several injury concerns across the first 11 matches of the Premier League season,