Martin Odegaard confirms full fitness heading into new EPL season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:05 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard announced he is back to full fitness as the 2026/27 Premier League season begins. After struggling with injuries throughout the 2025/26 campaign, Odegaard has already contributed goals in both the Community Shield against Manchester City and the league opener against Coventry City. His performance has been crucial in Arsenal's strong early displays, particularly in collaboration with teammates Bukayo Saka and Ben White. Odegaard's return to form is a positive sign for Arsenal as they aim for success this season.
- •Odegaard believes he is now at 100% fitness.
- •He has scored in the Community Shield and Premier League opener.
- •Odegaard's previous season was hampered by injuries.
- •Strong early-season performances show his regained consistency.
- •Collaboration with Saka and White has helped Arsenal's attacking flow.
- 1:05 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal captain gives latest on his fitness situation
"Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard believes he’s now back to 100% after his injury-disrupted 2025/26 campaign.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesMartin Odegaard has made a strong start to 2026/27,...
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