Norway’s coach Stale Solbakken has confirmed that Martin Odegaard has sustained an ankle sprain during the match against Austria.

**Odegaard Doubtful for North London Derby After Ankle Injury**

In a concerning turn of events for Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that new signing Merino will be sidelined for a few weeks after an unfortunate incident during his first training session. The injury occurred when Gabriel fell on the midfielder, raising questions about the depth of the Gunners’ squad ahead of a crucial period.

Adding to Arteta’s woes, Norway manager Stale Solbakken has revealed that Martin Odegaard sustained an “ankle sprain” during Norway’s recent 2-1 victory over Austria in the Nations League. The Arsenal captain limped off the pitch in the 67th minute, with the score tied at 1-1, after former Manchester United midfielder Marcel Sabitzer had equalised Felix Horn Myhre’s opener.

Norway’s star striker, Erling Haaland, clinched the win for his side with a goal ten minutes from time. However, the injury to Odegaard casts a shadow over Arsenal’s preparations for their upcoming clash against arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday.

In an interview with TV2, Solbakken acknowledged that Arteta might not be pleased with the situation. “It looked painful in the locker room,” he said. “We know it was an ankle sprain. With luck, it can turn out okay, if the ligaments aren’t torn, but I’m not really sure Mikel will call me tonight to praise me.”

As Arsenal gears up for the North London derby, they will be keen to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season. The Gunners have recorded 2-0 victories over Wolves and Aston Villa, but their momentum was halted by a 1-1 draw against Brighton, a match that saw Declan Rice receive a red card. This result leaves Arsenal in fourth place, two points adrift of Liverpool and Manchester City, who are the only teams with perfect records thus far.

Looking ahead, Arsenal will also kick off their UEFA Champions League campaign next week, facing Atalanta in their first group-stage match.

Meanwhile, Norway’s team doctor, Ola Sand, has indicated that Odegaard may require further examination. “He’s got a small ankle sprain,” Sand stated. “We will see, maybe we use ultrasound to look at it. If we are unsure, there will be an MRI tomorrow.”

As the Gunners prepare for a pivotal match against Spurs, the fitness of their captain will be a significant concern for Arteta and his coaching staff.