Martin Odegaard, the Arsenal midfielder, was unable to participate in the recent matches against Newcastle and Sevilla due to a concussion sustained during training. Although Odegaard had been dealing with a hip ιnjury, his absence in both the away game at St James’ Park and the home Champions League match was unrelated to his previous condition. The incident occurred when Odegaard was struck in the face by a ball during a training session held at Arsenal’s London Colney headquarters shortly before the defeat against Newcastle. The concussion necessitated his withdrawal from the lineup as the club prioritized his health and recovery.

The impact of the blоw to Martin Odegaard’s face during training was severe enough to prevent him from participating. As a precaution, he was quickly dropped from the starting lineup in the match against Eddie Howe’s team. According to concussion regulations, players must rest for a minimum of six days and not show any symptoms before they can continue playing. Strict adherence to these rules ensures player safety and allows players appropriate recovery time before returning to play. The club and medical staff will closely monitor Odegaard’s progress to ensure his full recovery before allowing him to participate in future matches.

Following his concussion, Martin Odegaard continued to be absent from Arsenal’s matches, including the recent victory over Sevilla and the Premier League win against Burnley. Additionally, he will not be joining the Norwegian national team for their upcoming fixtures against the Faroe Islands and Scotland, but this decision is believed to be related to his initial hip problem rather than the concussion. However, there is confidence within the club that Odegaard will be fully fit and ready to return after the international break.

In a separate development, the Brazil football federation has decided to assess Gabriel Jesus’ fitness, despite the fact that the Arsenal forward has not played since October 24 due to a hamstring ιnjury. It was reported earlier that Arsenal wаnted Jesus to recover in London during the international break, but Brazil is insisting on assessing his condition themselves. The situation suggests a difference of opinion between the club and the national team regarding the player’s recovery and availability.