Arsenal receives a significant boost in the race for the quadruple

Captain Martin Odegaard has officially reassured fans about his knee injury, igniting hope for Arsenal during the crucial phase of their title pursuits across all competitions.

Arsenal recently suffered a disappointing 1-1 draw against Brentford, but what worried supporters more than the result was the sight of captain Martin Odegaard limping after the match. While trying to stop Keane Lewis-Potter from scoring the equalizer, Odegaard experienced a painful incident involving his knee.

Reflecting on that frightening moment, the Norwegian midfielder admitted he went through moments filled with fear: “I tried to clear the ball as it dropped, but instead I slightly hit the opponent and ended up overstretching my leg, causing pain in my knee.”

The Gunners’ star further revealed his feelings: “On Friday morning, I felt a lot of pain and was genuinely worried, but fortunately, it seems the injury isn’t too serious.”

Odegaard’s quick recovery is seen as a "lifeline" for coach Mikel Arteta as Arsenal pushes hard for the quadruple. Previously, Odegaard had a challenging season, repeatedly struggling with shoulder and muscle issues. His confirmation that this knee injury "is not too serious" helps dispel the dark cloud hanging over the Emirates Stadium.

In the club’s Matchday publication, the Arsenal captain shared an optimistic perspective: “I suffered a minor injury when they scored, but hopefully it’s nothing serious. We will see how things develop during preparations for today’s match and in the coming days.”

With Kai Havertz sidelined by injury and Eberechi Eze’s form dipping, Odegaard’s creativity has become more crucial than ever to maintain the Gunners’ attacking strength.

Although Odegaard insists he is fine, Arsenal faces a tough decision on whether to field him in the FA Cup match against Wigan Athletic this Sunday. Wigan currently sits 22nd in League One, considered a lower-tier opponent compared to Arsenal’s level.

Public opinion suggests Mikel Arteta should rest his "playmaker" rather than risk him in a cup game. Arsenal has enough squad depth to overcome Wigan, but they will truly need a fully fit Odegaard for the intense Premier League clashes against Wolves and especially the derby with Tottenham.

Keeping Odegaard from re-injury is key for Arsenal to preserve their hopes of dominating English and European football this season.