Arsenal duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard are expected to be FIT for the North London Derby after suffering calf problems… and Norwegian is expected to play for his country during the international break.
- Oleksandr Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard could soon return from injuries
- Both have had calf problems recently and missed games for Arsenal.
- Neither injury is serious and both could face Tottenham again next week
- Odegaard is set to join the Norway team and could play this week
Arsenal duo Oleksandr Zinchenko and Martin Odegaard should be fit for the North London Derby next weekend, according to a report.
Zinchenko missed the Gunners’ 3-0 win over Brentford on Sunday after a brief spell back in the squad after injury, while captain Odegaard was also absent from the game after picking up a knock.
However, according to the Metro, both are set to return to the team for the decisive tie with Tottenham, which could see Mikel Arteta’s side extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table to four points.
Mikel Arteta will get an injury boost ahead of Arsenal’s game against Tottenham
Oleksandr Zinchenko (left) and Martin Odegaard (right) will soon be fit again
Zinchenko has missed three Premier League games this season after suffering a calf problem.
He returned to the Gunners squad for their 3–1 loss to Manchester United, but missed the match at Brentford Community Stadium after taking another hit.
He missed Ukraine’s 3-0 loss to Scotland last night, and is also expected to sit out his team’s match against Armenia later this international break.
Meanwhile, Odegaard also missed the Brentford game with a knock but his calf problem is not thought to be serious.
The 23-year-old is currently being examined by Arsenal’s medical staff in London but could still join Norway for their matches this international break.
Martin Odegaard is expected to join the Norway squad during this international break.
Arsenal take on Antonio Conte’s Tottenham in the North London Derby next Saturday
Arsenal have started the season in good form and are top of the league after seven games, winning six and losing one of their games so far.
However, it won’t help them that next weekend’s game starts early on Saturday, and they will face tough tests against Tottenham and then Liverpool after a strong start to the season in terms of matches.
But Arteta’s side appear to have recovered from last season’s disappointment of missing out on the Champions League, having also won their only Europa League game so far.
