Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard has raised fresh injury concerns after missing part of the team’s latest training session ahead of the weekend fixture against Bournemouth.

The Norwegian midfielder was not seen in the opening portion of Thursday’s training, which was streamed live, sparking speculation about his fitness. While his absence does not officially confirm an injury, it has intensified doubts following his recent withdrawal during the match against Sporting CP, reports alldaysport.net

Further concern came from comments made by Norway national team coach Ståle Solbakken. Speaking at a recent event, Solbakken suggested that Ødegaard had suffered a minor setback.

According to reports, Solbakken stated that the Arsenal playmaker “took a knock in an unfortunate area,” but reassured that the issue is not believed to be serious. He added that Ødegaard should return to action in the near future, despite experiencing a slight complication after recently regaining match fitness.

The 25-year-old midfielder had only just returned to regular minutes, featuring in two matches where he played around 60 minutes each. This latest development could delay his full comeback and potentially rule him out of Arsenal’s upcoming Premier League match.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta now faces a selection dilemma, especially with squad rotation already affected by injuries. Interestingly, the timing coincides with the return to training of Eberechi Eze, which could provide some relief in attacking midfield options.

Ødegaard has struggled with injuries throughout the current season, and his inconsistent availability has impacted Arsenal’s rhythm in key matches. If he misses the Bournemouth game, it will be another setback in what has already been a challenging campaign for the club captain.

Arsenal fans will now be eagerly awaiting further updates, hoping their key playmaker can return to full fitness as soon as possible./ALLDAYSPORT/