BREAKING - Arsenal handed Martin Odegaard injury scare during Nottingham Forest clash

Arsenal have been handed a serious injury concern after captain Martin Odegaard was forced off injured against Nottingham Forest.

The Norwegian appeared to suffer an injury to his ankle - and his shoulder - during the opening 15 minutes against Ange Postecoglou's men. It appeared the midfielder was caught by teammate Jurrien Timber as the Gunners won a corner early during the early stages.

After receiving treatment he elected to carry on but soon afterwards he was forced off. Odegaard has been replaced by Ethan Nwaneri by Mikel Arteta.

The blow for Odegaard comes after an injury hit start to the season for the Norwegian. Prior to the international break, Odegaard picked up an injury to his right shoulder which left many concerned that he could miss the fixture against Forest this afternoon.

However, after featuring for his country on international duty, Odegaard insisted that he was fit and ready to play upon the Premier League's return. "It hurt a lot, but now I got it under control and I feel ready," he explained.

"It was never an issue [between Norway and Arsenal]. I talk a lot with (Norway manager) Stale Solbakken.

"The club obviously wanted me for Liverpool, and my only job was to get ready." Odegaard only made the bench for the clash at Anfield and now potentially faces an extended spell in the treatment room after today's incident.

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