Man City star says Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is his idol

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Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard is on the comeback trail from injury, and just after watching his Norway qualify for the 2026 World Cup, the midfielder has been hailed by a Man City player.

Odegaard is currently out with an MCL injury, but the midfielder is believed to be close to finally making his return for the Gunners.

The 26-year-old’s campaign has been plagued by injury, but it’s been a great one so far for both his club and country.

Arsenal are sitting top of the Premier League; meanwhile, Norway have qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.

Oscar Bobb hails Martin Odegaard after Norway qualify for 2026 World Cup

Oscar Bobb has hailed his national team captain and Arsenal midfielder, Martin Odegaard, after Norway qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

The Arsenal captain was unable to play during the November international break, but he watched on as Norway defeated both Italy and Estonia to book their tickets to North America.

Despite being sidelined with an injury, the former Real Madrid star travelled to Norway and then Italy to watch the team get the job done.

After taking to social media to celebrate becoming the first Norwegian captain in 28 years to lead his nation to a World Cup, he was praised by Bobb, who commented, “Idol”.

Following the 4-1 win at the San Siro, Odegaard said he’s close to returning from injury, which will be great news for Mikel Arteta’s team.

Having just lost Gabriel Magalhaes for over a month and Kai Havertz suffering an injury relapse, the Gunners will be eager to get as many players back as possible.

The North Londoners face a tricky fortnight of fixtures against Tottenham, Bayern Munich and then away at Chelsea.

Martin Odegaard’s return from injury will do wonders for Eberechi Eze

Odegaard’s return from injury will do wonders for Eberechi Eze, who will be eager to move out of midfield and back onto the left wing.

Eze showed how good he can be on the left for England as he netted a wonderful goal for the Three Lions against Serbia at Wembley.

But having the captain back will mean that he will be moved from the number ten role and back into his more natural left winger role.