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Arsenal handed major boost in new seven-man injury update

Gunners look likely to be in good shape for Premier League return against Leeds

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:16 PM
Arsenal handed major boost in new seven-man injury update
Key Things to Know
  • Martin Odegaard overcame an ankle injury scare to start and provide an assist for Norway against Wales.
  • The Arsenal midfielder suffered the knock following a tackle by Portugal's Bernardo Silva last weekend.
  • Medical scans confirmed no serious damage to Odegaard's ankle ahead of the match in Cardiff.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Arsenal received a fitness boost as captain Martin Odegaard recovered from an ankle injury scare to start and excel for Norway against Wales. Odegaard suffered a heavy challenge from Bernardo Silva during a defeat to Portugal but scans showed no serious damage. He set up Oscar Bobb's opening goal in Cardiff inside the first 11 minutes.

Elsewhere for Arsenal, winger Christos Tzolis suffered an injury scare playing for Greece against the Netherlands. Meanwhile, William Saliba is reportedly targeting a November return from a back injury, and Declan Rice, Ben White, and Cristhian Mosquera are expected to be available to face Leeds.

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