Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has backtracked on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard after previously claiming the Gunners captaincy would weigh heavy on the midfielder.
The 23-year-old Norway international was handed the armband on a permanent basis by boss Mikel Arteta at the start of this season. Odegaard shone last term as he came runner-up in Arsenal's in-house player of the season vote, but some, including Ferdinand, felt the added responsibility of being captain could hinder his performance.
Speaking after the Gunners' opening night victory away at Crystal Palace, one of Ferdinand's co-stars on his Vibe with Five claimed: "I reckon you nailed it with Odegaard, I reckon that captain's armband weighs heavy," referring to a claim the United legend made off-air.
