BREAKING: Arsenal key player set to miss action in North London derby clash against Tottenham

Arsenal is expected to be without their entire first-choice midfield for the North London derby on Sunday, ahead of their away games against Atalanta and Manchester City.

Following an ankle injury sustained during international duty for Norway, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is expected to miss the North London derby on Sunday, marking the beginning of a challenging week for the Gunners.

Odegaard was evacuated from the field following an ankle injury sustained during a Nations League match against Austria.

Stale Solbakken, the coach of Norway, stated to TV2: “The dressing room also looked unappealing.”

Ola Sand, the team medic, was included. “He sustained a minor ankle sprain.” We will observe the subsequent events and determine our course of action throughout the evening and Tuesday.

Additional information regarding the injury’s severity is anticipated to be disclosed later on Tuesday. However, it is very unlikely that Odegaard will face Tottenham on Sunday, as Mikel Arteta is expected to be denied his entire first-choice midfield for the match, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

New signature Mikel Merino sustained a shoulder fracture during his initial training session with the club and is not anticipated to make his professional debut until October. Declan Rice is currently suspended as a result of his unusual dismissal against Brighton.

Nor could Odegaard’s injury have occurred at a more inopportune moment: Arsenal will commence their Champions League campaign on Thursday night at Atalanta, followed by a brief respite to play at Manchester City on Sunday.