Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
October 2025
Odegaard suffered medial collateral ligament damage against West Ham and is unlikely back before late November. He was withdrawn before halftime in three straight league matches this season after earlier shoulder issues versus Leeds and Nottingham Forest, compounding Arsenal’s creative burden.
Arteta must redistribute chance creation across his front five and eights while protecting the league lead. Medical guidance points to six to eight weeks depending on severity. Arsenal face Fulham, Atletico Madrid, Crystal Palace, Brighton, Burnley, Slavia Prague, and Sunderland without their captain.