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Arsenal restricts updates on Odegaard's injuries after doctor reprimand

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Arsenal restricts updates on Odegaard's injuries after doctor reprimand

Summary

Norway's national team doctor Ola Sand has curtailed comments about Martin Odegaard's injuries after being reprimanded by Arsenal. Sand noted that strict controls are in place regarding player fitness updates, especially for top Premier League clubs. Odegaard has faced shoulder and knee issues that limited him to 16 Premier League starts during the 2025/26 season. His performance remains under scrutiny despite assisting in Norway’s 4-1 World Cup opening win against Iraq. Sand emphasized the limited scope of what can be publicly shared about injuries.

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•Odegaard has struggled with shoulder and knee injuries.
•Sand was reprimanded for previous comments about Odegaard's injuries.
•Arsenal demands strict control over injury updates.
•Odegaard assisted in Norway's 4-1 World Cup win against Iraq.
•Sand can only provide updates when players are under national team care.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal warning silences Norway doctor over Odegaard injuries

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