Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was substituted after 30 minutes during Saturday’s Premier League fixture against West Ham United, establishing an unprecedented record in the league’s history. This marks the first instance of a player being withdrawn before half-time in three consecutive Premier League starts.
Earlier this season, Odegaard had exited matches against Leeds and Nottingham Forest due to a recurring shoulder issue. The recent substitution against West Ham stemmed from a “knee-to-knee” collision with West Ham forward Crysencio Summerville.
Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta commented on Odegaard’s condition, noting the player was “not positive” about the injury and was wearing a brace. Arteta acknowledged Odegaard’s repeated absences this season due to injury, stating, “The shoulder twice and then this injury.” The manager underscored Odegaard’s importance as captain and for the team’s attacking dimension, with the club awaiting medical assessment to determine the full extent of the new injury.
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