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.

Norway will be without captain Martin Odegaard for their Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan as the Arsenal midfielder needs time to get match fit after recovering from an ankle injury,

The Gunners captain made his first start on Sunday since August after recovering from injury but has pulled out of international duty

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has decided to withdraw from Norway’s national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches this month.

Norway have confirmed that Martin Odegaard will return to Arsenal during the international break to continue rehabilitation on his ankle injury. Odegaard injured his ankle ligaments during the September international break and returned from an eight-week absence as a late substitute in Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Inter in the Champions League last Wednesday.

Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of Norway's upcoming internationals in a major boost for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The playmaker said: "I need to listen to my body, complete this rehab process and get my foot back in good shape."

Martin Odegaard will not play for Norway during the international break after pulling out of his nation’s squad despite now being fit and the Arsenal captain has now explained the decision

Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway's Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sept. 9.

Martin Odegaard’s decision to withdraw from international duty with Norway is a significant boost for Arsenal, especially as he works toward regaining his full fitness.