Arteta Provides Promising Recovery Update for Arsenal's Captain Odegaard

Arteta provided a significant update during today's press conference, revealing that the playmaker could make a return sooner than initially anticipated.

When asked if the midfielder would return before next month’s international fixtures, Arteta said: “Yes, hopefully, yes.” 

“He’s not going to be fit for this game (at Bournemouth on Saturday).

“Next week will be a different story. In that later stage of rehab, where he is at the moment because he’s doing a lot of stuff already, he needs to clear some markers. 

“There are certain things he needs to be comfortable with doing, especially with the ball. Next week will be crucial to understanding how close he is.” 

This means he will be back in the side before November 10th and could be available for Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea  - a potential six pointer in the race for the title.