Erling Haaland says life shall be “powerful” for Norway after shedding Martin Odegaard to a different damage.
Simply hours earlier than Manchester Metropolis’s match towards 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 towards West Ham.
Following medical examinations, it was introduced that the midfielder wouldn’t be part of up with the nationwide staff for this month’s camp.
Nationwide staff physician Ola Sand offered an replace, explaining: “The damage implies that he is not going to be able to play for this coaching camp.
“We’re in shut contact with the medical assist staff at Arsenal, who shall be answerable for the remedy going ahead.”
Odegaard’s absence comes at an important stage for Norway, who face Israel in a significant World Cup qualifier earlier than a pleasant towards New Zealand.
Haaland acknowledged that taking part in with out Norway’s captain shall be a problem, however vowed to do every part 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, however it didn’t look good. We’re going to overlook our captain, it’s powerful.
“We simply should do the most effective we are able to with out Martin. It gained’t be simple, as he’s a giant a part of our recreation – however we’ve got to do what we are able to with out him – and I’ll do what I can to try this,” Haaland mentioned.
