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Arteta reveals Odegaard ‘ll be out for ‘weeks’ ahead of Carabao Cup clash 

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Arteta also confirmed that Oleksandr Zinchenko’s calf injury will keep him out for a sustained spell too

By Kehinde Okeowo

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has confirmed a double injury blow ahead of his team’s Carabao Cup clash against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday night at the Emirates Stadium.

According to the Spanish tactician, he expects his captain, Martin Odegaard to be out “for a number of weeks” with an ankle injury.

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The 25-year-old picked up the problem while playing for Norway during the last international break.

Arteta, speaking last week, confirmed his captain’s issue was “significant”, but did not reveal when he is expected to return to action.

However, while giving an update on his injury onTuesday morning, the Gunners’ manager put a timeframe on his absence.

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He also revealed that Oleksandr Zinchenko’s calf injury will keep him out for a sustained spell too.

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Speaking on how long Odegaard will be out, Arteta said, “I think it will be a matter of weeks. How long exactly, I cannot tell you.”

When asked if there is any chance for the Norway international to return ahead of next month’s international break, he added: “We might get a surprise but I think it’s unlikely.”

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