Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard was cautiously optimistic when assessing his chances of making a swift return to the pitch after what he bitterly described as an “unlucky” run of injuries.
The Norwegian playmaker has certainly suffered from some misfortune. Ødegaard became the first player in Premier League history to be substituted in the first half of three consecutive top-flight appearances after twice damaging his shoulder before sustaining the knee issue which is currently plaguing him.
