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Martin Odegaard returns to Arsenal training, set to miss Betis friendly

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Aug 5, 2026

Martin Odegaard returns to Arsenal training, set to miss Betis friendly

Summary

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is back in training at the London Colney facility after his post-World Cup holiday. However, he will not participate in Wednesday's friendly match against Real Betis, as the senior squad is currently in Dublin for the game. Odegaard's return aligns with the recent comebacks of teammates Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli. Arsenal’s medical staff plan to gradually reintegrate returning players into match situations. Odegaard may be fit to play in the upcoming Emirates Cup match against Borussia Dortmund on Sunday.

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•Odegaard missed the Betis friendly due to late post-World Cup return.
•Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli also made late comebacks.
•Odegaard is expected to play some minutes against Borussia Dortmund.
•Arsenal's remaining World Cup internationals are set to return next week.
•The Community Shield match is scheduled for August 16.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Another Arsenal World Cup international returns to training

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Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has returned to training following his post-World Cup holiday, but he won’t be involved in Wednesday’s friendly against Real Betis.Photo via Arsenal.comArsenal have...
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