Following his domestic return, Odegaard was named in the Norway squad for their fixtures with Slovenia and Kazakhstan in the UEFA Nations League, but following further assessment, he will be heading back to North London to complete his rehabilitation there.

Having been sidelined with injury for a significant spell, Martin Odegaard returned to the Arsenal starting XI when the Gunners took on Chelsea on Sunday afternoon. The club captain was able to make an immediate impact upon his return to Premier League action, as he provided the assist for Gabriel Martinelli’s goal at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard reveals why he has decided to withdraw from his national team's UEFA Nations League squad this month.