Martin Ødegaard was injured in Norway's Nations League match against Austria on 5 Jul. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted due to the injury.
What happened?
The incident occurred in the second half of the match when RB Leipzig professional Christoph Baumgartner fouled Ødegaard.
Ødegaard buckled violently and fell to the ground with a pained face. He had to be substituted immediately afterwards with tears in his eyes.
Why it matters for Martin Ødegaard
The severity of the injury initially remained unclear. Photos showed Ødegaard limping on crutches onto a private plane in Oslo.
An MRI is to be carried out on his return to London, as agreed by the team doctors of the Norwegian national team and Arsenal.
What comes next?
National coach Stale Solbakken was unable to say anything about the extent of the injury after the game. He denied that he was certain Ødegaard would be back for the next international matches in October.
Baumgartner apologized the day after, writing on Instagram that it was never his intention to injure Ødegaard. He wished Ødegaard all the best and a speedy recovery.
The Norwegian national team fears that Ødegaard will be out for weeks. This comes at an inopportune time for Arsenal FC.
Central defender Leo Östigard said he would have liked to have had a duel with Baumgartner to show him what it's like to get one back after the defeat.
Östigard did not elaborate on what would have happened in such a duel.
The incident has sparked anger among the Norwegian team, with Erling Haaland's late winning goal unable to make up for the loss and Ødegaard's injury.
Ødegaard's injury is a significant concern for both Norway and Arsenal FC, with his availability for upcoming matches uncertain.
The 25-year-old midfielder is a key player for both his national team and club, and his absence could have a significant impact on their performances.