Odegaard provides injury update ahead of FA Cup clash

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has reassured fans that the injury he sustained during the midweek draw against Brentford is not serious.

The Norwegian midfielder picked up a knock while attempting to make a clearance during the Premier League encounter.

However, speaking in his programme notes ahead of Arsenal’s FA Cup fixture against Wigan Athletic Odegaard expressed optimism about his recovery.

“I picked up a bit of an injury when they scored their goal, but hopefully it’s not too bad,” he wrote.

He added, “We’ll see how it goes in the build-up to today's game and over the next few days.”

Odegaard explained that the issue occurred as he attempted to clear a dropping ball inside the penalty area.

“I tried to clear the ball as it came down, but instead kicked into the player a bit and ended up over-stretching my leg, which pinched the knee,” he revealed.

Although he was able to continue playing until full-time, the 25-year-old admitted he was concerned when soreness developed the following morning.

“I was able to carry on, but on Friday morning it was very sore, so I was worried of course, but thankfully it looks like it’s not too bad,” he said