Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued an injury update on club captain Martin Ødegaard ahead of the Gunners' Champions League tie against Atalanta. Arsenal's captain was substituted off for Norway over the international break and looked to be in severe pain.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is reportedly hoping to be back in action in eight weeks. Mikel Arteta recently stated that he hoped his skipper would not be out of action for 'months' after sustaining ankle ligament damage while on international duty.

Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow after Mikel Arteta confirmed that Martin Odegaard faces an extended spell on the sidelines.Gunners captain Odegaard injured his ankle playing for Norway earlier this month and was absent for last weekend’s north London derby win over Tottenham.