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Latest Arsenal news today as Bukayo Saka misses England game and Martin Odegaard shines

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Catch all the latest Arsenal news, including updates on Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jakub Kiwor.

Arsenal are preparing for next season after missing out on the Premier League title in 2024/25, with new sporting director Andrea Berta now looking to make several additions in the transfer window.

Mikel Arteta’s squad returns to London Colney to commence pre-season preparations in early July, although several Arsenal players are currently on international duty so may return later than others.

With that said, here’s a look at the latest news ahead of another big day.

Bukayo Saka left out of England’s game against Andorra

England took on Andorra on Monday evening and will face Senegal on Tuesday.

Bukayo Saka was named in Thomas Tuchel’s squad for this set of international fixtures, but was left out of the clash against Andorra.

The winger trained just once last week with the Three Lions, and his absence is understood to be precautionary.

Bukayo Saka in action for the England national team
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He could yet feature against Senegal.

Read more about Saka’s absence from the England game.

Martin Odegaard shines for Norway against Italy

Martin Odegaard played the full 90 minutes for Norway against Italy on Friday night in Oslo.

The home side eased to a 3-0 victory over the Italians, courtesy of goals from Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland and Antonio Nusa.

Odegaard was brilliant throughout, pulling the strings for the Scandinavian side as they dismantled Luciano Spalletti’s team.

Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard celebrate after Norway score during their 3-0 win over Italy.
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The Norwegian media were unsurprisingly full of praise for the Arsenal skipper.

Read more on Norway’s media coverage of Odegaard’s performance.

Jakub Kiwior produces indifferent performance for Poland

Jakub Kiwior was also in action for his country, playing the full 90 minutes for Poland as they beat Moldova 2-0.

The Arsenal defender was deployed on the left of a back three for the Poles, and received criticism in Polish media for his display.

The consensus was that Kiwior lacked ambition with his passing and played within himself.

Jakub Kiwior strides forward with the ball during Poland's game against Moldova.
Photo by Andrzej Iwanczuk/NurPhoto via Getty Images

Despite this indifferent outing, Poland eased to victory courtesy of goals from Matty Cash and Bartosz Slisz.

Read more on Kiwior’s showing for Poland.