Martin Odegaard has revealed that he experienced profound fatigue at the conclusion of the previous season, a result of Arsenal’s arduous campaign that concluded with a narrow miss in the Premier League title race.
The Gunners defied expectations as they vigorously pursued the title, ultimately falling short to Manchester City. Under Mikel Arteta’s leadership, Arsenal showcased their potential, igniting hopes among their devoted fans of clinching the league crown.
Nonetheless, it was Manchester City who claimed the English championship once more, leaving Arsenal to regroup and resume their journey in the subsequent campaign.
Reflecting on the conclusion of the previous season, Odegaard openly acknowledged his exhaustion,
The Norwegian told TV2:
“The whole ending, first with the club and then with the national team, was difficult. I had a good season, a lot of good things happened, but when you finish like that, it becomes extra heavy.
“I felt I was very tired after the season. I needed a break, needed to disconnect and do completely different things. The sum of both the club season and what happened here made it an even more tired body and a tired head that needed a holiday.”
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Some Arsenal fans who did not step on the pitch to represent the club were also mentally exhausted by how we collapsed last season.
But the boys have returned for this campaign more robust and we will do well again if they keep performing at the highest level.
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Knocked out of cups early, including EL. Only concentrating on the league. How did Man City players manage to win 3 trophies? His he complaining that there wasn’t enough rotation, or is he saying he cant last the pace because hopefully there will be a lot more games (demanding games) than last season if we are to be successful. It worries me when you hear players blame fatigue.
He did’nt blame fatigue mate, he’s only talking about the effect of how everything ended in a dissapointing fashion at both club and national team and how he needed to “disconect and do completely different things” which he got on holiday post season end.
I thought he said he was tired after it all. I put that down to him saying he was fatigued. His performances certainly dropped off towards the end. Not on his own, i know.
Reggie I could really wish to see an article on our transfer window. There wasn’t enough rotation the last season in all honesty. And the way things are going, I doubt things have changed. Saka looked tired towards the end of man united game yet played the full 100 minutes!
Have we really strn
Oops! Pressed the send button too soon . Meant to ask ,have we really strengthened our squad this window?
He’s talking about the physical and psychological impact of the whole campaign. And as we know disappointment can leave you massively deflated.
A very much needed rest indeed, glad to see you are back and bouncing.vamos martin!!!
Yes, let’s take this season with more energy and the will to take everything on offer and leave nothing to others. Shall We?