A pivotal player's abrupt exit marred Arsenal's Premier League loss this past weekend, raising concerns as they brace for their upcoming Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich.
Arsenal's tumultuous season takes another hit as manager Mikel Arteta confirms an enforced substitution during their defeat to Unai Emery's Aston Villa. This setback casts a shadow over their pivotal Champions League fixture against Bayern Munich slated for Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Arteta disclosed that Arsenal's captain, Martin Odegaard, was the player subjected to the mandatory substitution at the Emirates Stadium. The uncertainty surrounding Odegaard's fitness adds to the apprehension ahead of the crucial UCL quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich.
Addressing reporters in the aftermath of the match, Arteta stated, “He was feeling something. He could not continue.”
Pressed for further details, the Arsenal manager opted to keep information scarce, leaving fans anxious about Odegaard's potential involvement in the eagerly anticipated Champions League encounter against Bayern Munich.