Arsenal Captain Odegaard Provides Update on Injury Setback and Recovery Prospects

Nevertheless, he was initially alarmed by the severity of the injury he suffered during the September international break.

"I think it was unfortunate to get the injury in the way that I did, but also it could have been worse," Odegaard wrote in the club’s matchday programme for a Carabao Cup win over Bolton. 

"It was not a nice twist, and when it happened I felt it could be serious.

"I’ve injured my ankle before and the pain felt a bit different this time. That’s what scared me, but from what happened it could have been worse, so in that sense I got away with it a bit.

"Like any player, the first thing I asked the medical team was how long I would be out for, but it’s a bit tricky to say at the moment. In the early stages, it's crucial to get a proper rest and to make sure everything heals well. After that it’s about getting stronger and building it up again."