According to "The Sun", despite not playing a game for a month, the Norwegian team may still recruit Arsenal captain Odegaard, who is also the captain of the Norwegian team, on the international match day this month. It is understood that Odegaard is also very keen to play a role in key games against Estonia and Italy.
The Norwegian team is currently ranked first in Group I of the European Zone of the World Cup. If they defeat Estonia in the 9th round on November 13, they will enter the main international competition for the first time since the 2000 European Cup. Odegaard injured his knee against West Ham United on October 4 and has returned to training.
Although Odegaard's goal has always been to return in the North London derby against Tottenham in the 12th round of the Premier League on November 23, he may return earlier. Norway head coach Solbakken will announce the roster on the 4th local time. Although Arsenal has not yet had direct dialogue with the Norwegian national team, the Premier League leader obviously does not want Odegaard to take risks.
However, Arteta may also be willing to let this key player get some game time before facing Tottenham. Arsenal will face Slavia Prague away in the Champions League this week, and Odegaard will stay at London Colney for training and observation.
Currently, the Norwegian team is significantly ahead of the Italian team in terms of goal difference. As long as it defeats Estonia, the Norwegian team can secure first place in the group and advance to the World Cup without having to wait until the 10th round against Italy in Milan. Norway last participated in the World Cup in 1998.