Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week.LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will not play for Norway in its upcoming Nations League matches so he can continue his rehabilitation after two months out injured.

Leon Osman and Jermaine Defoe discuss Martin Odegaard’s return from injury as the Gunners showed much more endeavor and creativity with the Norwegian international back in the fold.

Odegaard was initially left out of Norway's squad for matches against Slovenia on 14 November and Kazakhstan three days later but he travelled to Oslo to be assessed by the medica

Gunners skipper will not play in crucial Nations League double-header as he looks to return to full fitness after ankle injury

Odegaard's Inter cameo offered a tantalising glimpse into what Arsenal have missed but their approach needs refinement with our without him

Martin Odegaard recently addressed questions about his decision to withdraw from Norway’s international fixtures following his return from a long-term injury, emphasising that it was a mutual decision made in consultation with Norway’s medical and coaching staff.

Arsenal will be without Declan Rice because of injury for the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday but could welcome back captain Martin Odegaard after two months out.

Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week. LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea gets past Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 10,

In FourFourTwo's opinion, Arsenal are a much better side when they have Odegaard fit and firing, given his ability to help Arteta's midfield both in and out of possession. The Gun

Arsenal have revealed the reason for Martin Odegaard’s absence. Arsenal have been without club captain Martin Odegaard for the last four matches in all competitions and he hasn’t featured for the Gunners in the Premier League since a 2-2 draw against Chelsea on 21 October.