Norwegian media are becoming ‘worried’ by Martin Odegaard’s recent form at Arsenal, following poor performances against Man United and Kairat.
Odegaard looked well off the pace against Kairat in the Champions League, as the Gunners struggled in the second half when he entered the pitch.
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Meanwhile, in the defeat to Manchester United, Odegaard again struggled, with his captaincy credentials also being questioned by supporters.
Now, the midfielder’s poor form has been recognised back in his home nation, and there is real worry starting to build ahead of the World Cup.
Norwegian media ‘worried’ by Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal form
The Norwegian media have become ‘worried’ by Martin Odegaard’s Arsenal form in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup.
His performances against Kairat Almaty and Manchester United have generated much discussion among local media outlets back in his home country.
NRK are worried that Odegaard has not completed 90 minutes in any of his last three matches and wrote: “Right now he is far from his best.”
Meanwhile, Dagbladet have noticed the criticism Odegaard has been receiving from pundits, which has also generated concern.
Norway secured World Cup qualification for the first time since 1998; however, they also did so without their captain.
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Odegaard missed Norway’s qualifying matches due to injury, watching on as his team defeated Italy and Estonia.
There is also concern around Erling Haaland’s poor form, as right now, the Manchester City striker looks rather fatigued.
Away at Leeds United, Arteta must consider bringing Eberechi Eze back into the team, with Arsenal in clear need of new impetus in midfield.
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One of the pundits who slammed Odegaard’s display was Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, who thought the midfielder played ‘too safe’.
“Odegaard is one of the technical leaders of the team, because of his vision, of his last pass. I would like to see him play higher, between the lines.
“I think at times he plays it too safe, comes too close to the back four. You need those types of players closer to the goal.”
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