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The worst news broke for you. Captain Martin 외degaard suffered a serious ankle injury.
Norway won 2-1 in the second Group B match of the UEFA Nations League Group 3 at 3:45 a.m. (Korea time) against Austria in the 2024-2025 season at Ullevol Stadion in Oslo, Norway. The victory put Norway in second place in the group.
Norway scored three points on the day, but lost more. In the 19th minute of the second half, when the score was tightly one-on-one, 외degaard tried to take the ball away from Christophe Baumgartner during Austria's throw-in process.
Baumgartner's touch was a little long, and the two players competed. Odegaard and Baumgartner stretched their feet long. Baumgartner lost his balance and fell down during the contest, hitting Odegaard's left foot. Odegaard's left foot touched the ground anxiously, and then his ankle was completely bent.
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외degaard collapsed on the field holding his ankle with his hand, and complained of severe pain that hurt everyone. Medical staff were immediately put in. Even as the medical staff took action, Odegaard felt so much pain that he had to cover his face with both hands. Baumgartner did not act deliberately, but approached Odegaard and apologized.
Fortunately, 외degaard stood up. I walked out of the stadium on foot with the help of the medical staff. He still seemed to have pain in his left foot, but he was able to walk on both feet if he was helped. After the game, Norwegian coach Stole Solbakken said, "Odegaard's injury appeared to be serious in the locker room as well" he said.
Norwegian medical staff said "Odegaard is a small ankle sprain. I'll watch, and I'll look at it with ultrasound. If you're not sure, you'll have an MRI tomorrow," he said.
It is no exaggeration to say that the English Premier League (EPL) championship will change depending on the degree of Odegaard's injury. Odegaard has shown his full capacity while playing for Arsenal since the 2020-2021 season. From the 2022-2023 season, he was recognized as one of the best playmakers in the EPL. He has performed so well that he has been selected as the EPL team of the year for the last two consecutive seasons. He is also praised for his leadership to the extent that he even took on the captaincy.
The absence of 외degaard at Arsenal means that Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City cannot play. If The Bruyne is absent, Manchester City will have players such as Bernardu Silvana Phil Foden to share their roles, but Arsenal has no player to play the role of 외degaard.
Right now, Arsenal's first game after the A-match break is the North London derby against Tottenham. With even key midfielder Declan Rice unable to play on penalties, Odegaard's absence seems highly likely. Arsenal have to pray that Odegaard's injury is not serious.
rlaeotlr2024@sportschosun.com
