Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta issued an injury update on club captain Martin Ødegaard ahead of the Gunners' Champions League tie against Atalanta. Arsenal's captain was substituted off for Norway over the international break and looked to be in severe pain.

Arsenal have been dealt a huge blow after Mikel Arteta confirmed that Martin Odegaard faces an extended spell on the sidelines.Gunners captain Odegaard injured his ankle playing for Norway earlier this month and was absent for last weekend’s north London derby win over Tottenham.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after a scan showed “significant” damage to his ankle. The midfielder suffered the injury on international duty with Norway and missed Sunday’s north London derby win at Tottenham.