Arsenal fans believe it is time for Martin Odegaard to be sold following his shocking performance against Sporting CP in the Champions League.
Kai Havertz’s stoppage-time goal proved the difference between the two teams; however, it was not a good performance by Mikel Arteta’s team.
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The Gunners struggled to retain control in the Champions League tie, and Odegaard had a particularly disappointing game in the middle of the park.
One stat from the match has now emerged around the midfielder’s passing, and Arsenal fans have a lot to say about their captain.
Arsenal fans unhappy with Martin Odegaard’s performance vs Sporting CP
Arsenal fans are very unhappy with Martin Odegaard’s performance against Sporting CP, as he struggled to create many chances.
The midfielder completed just one pass into Sporting’s penalty area in 70 minutes of football, which left Viktor Gyokeres rather isolated.
The Arsenal captain was often spotted dropping deep to collect the ball, but really, the Gunners needed their number ten in more advanced areas.
He completed 48 passes during the match, but ended with an xA of just 0.49 following a rather lacklustre display in the middle of the park.
After seeing his stat of passes into the opposition’s penalty area, Arsenal fans have been criticising Odegaard and questioning his place in the team.
- “Serious conversation needs to be had now; enough is enough.”
- “This guy can’t continue playing the number ten role for us. His decline is shocking.”
- “Gyokeres is supposed to score goals, while the guy he asked for assists is doing this.”
- “He’s awful. Take £40m for him in the summer, Nwaneri and Eze next season.”
- “This player, some saw him as the solution to the team’s inability to create, but they don’t know that he’s the root of the problem, a playmaker who doesn’t know how to pass and a disgrace in front of goal.”
With Max Dowman now impressing and Eberechi Eze due back soon from injury, the midfielder could quickly find himself stuck on the bench.
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Martin Odegaard injury update
Odegaard was forced off with an issue after 70 minutes, which saw him drop to the turf during the game.
Alex Howell spotted Odegaard limp off the pitch before having a long conversation with Arteta and then sitting on the bench.
The 27-year-old has struggled with injuries this season, having 22 matches with various issues across the season.
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