Martin Ødegaard will not play in Norway's Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan due to the ankle injury he suffered on Sept. 9.

Norway have confirmed that captain Martin Ødegaard will miss their upcoming Nations League matches. The Arsenal playmaker returned to the Gunners starting XI last Sunday in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea. It was the first time the former Real Madrid man had played for Mikel Arteta's side since injuring his ankle in their draw at Brighton in August.

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has decided to withdraw from Norway’s national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches this month.

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