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Norway boss issues new Martin Odegaard injury update as doubts over Arsenal star emerge

Norway have been left sweating over the fitness of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ahead of their Nations League clash against Wales

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 3:32 PM
Norway boss issues new Martin Odegaard injury update as doubts over Arsenal star emerge
Key Things to Know
  • Norway manager Stale Solbakken is uncertain if Martin Odegaard will play against Wales due to an ankle injury.
  • Odegaard suffered the injury during Norway's 2-1 defeat against Portugal following a challenge by Bernardo Silva.
  • Assistant coach Brede Hangeland confirmed scans on Odegaard's ankle revealed no significant damage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Norway head coach Stale Solbakken has revealed he remains unsure whether Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard will be fit to face Wales in Thursday's Nations League match. The Norway captain suffered an ankle issue following a tackle by Bernardo Silva during a 2-1 defeat to Portugal. Odegaard traveled to Cardiff but missed a training session while undergoing fitness testing.

Norway assistant Brede Hangeland confirmed that scans conducted by doctor Ola Sand showed no significant damage to the ankle. Teammates Kristian Thorstvedt and Julian Ryerson are also injury doubts ahead of the match against Craig Bellamy's Wales squad.

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