Erling Haaland says life will probably be “robust” for Norway after dropping Martin Odegaard to a different damage.
Simply hours earlier than Manchester Metropolis’s match in opposition to Brentford on Sunday, the Norwegian Soccer Federation confirmed that Odegaard had sustained a ligament damage in his left knee throughout Arsenal’s Premier League fixture in opposition to West Ham.
Following medical examinations, it was introduced that the midfielder wouldn’t be a part of up with the nationwide staff for this month’s camp.
Nationwide staff physician Ola Sand offered an replace, explaining: “The damage signifies that he won’t be able to play for this coaching camp.
“We’re in shut contact with the medical assist staff at Arsenal, who will probably be chargeable for the remedy going ahead.”
Odegaard’s absence comes at a vital stage for Norway, who face Israel in an important World Cup qualifier earlier than a pleasant in opposition to New Zealand.
Haaland acknowledged that taking part in with out Norway’s captain will probably be a problem, however vowed to do every thing he can to fill the void.
“It’s a disgrace and it’s not good for us. We’d like him, so I hope it’s not severe. I haven’t spoken to him, nevertheless it didn’t look good. We’re going to overlook our captain, it’s robust.
“We simply need to do the perfect we are able to with out Martin. It received’t be straightforward, as he’s an enormous a part of our sport – however we now have to do what we are able to with out him – and I’ll do what I can to do this,” Haaland stated.
