Arsenal have suffered a significant setback as club captain Martin Ødegaard is expected to remain sidelined until after the upcoming November international break, following a knee injury.

The 26-year-old midfielder sustained a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury during the Premier League clash against West Ham United on October 4, a match the Gunners won but lost their skipper early in the first half. He was substituted after feeling discomfort, prompting immediate concern from the medical staff.

Arsenal initially released a brief statement confirming Ødegaard would miss the current international window, but no recovery timeline was provided at the time. Now, it's been confirmed that the Norwegian playmaker won’t return until mid-November at the earliest.

Which Matches Will Ødegaard Miss?

Ødegaard is set to miss a crucial run of fixtures, including Premier League games against:

• Fulham
• Crystal Palace
• Burnley
• Sunderland

He will also be unavailable for two key Champions League fixtures — against Atlético Madrid and Slavia Prague.