Arsenal defeated Luton Town FC 2-0 last Wednesday, despite Arteta making wholesale changes to his starting line-up. But one player that wasn’t rested was our captain Martin Odegaard. After the game, a jubilant Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, took his time to praise Martin Odegaard and explained why he just had to play.
Speaking to the media, the Arsenal manager lauded the Norwegian’s importance in his game plan. He linked Arsenal’s playing style to his captain’s brilliance, saying, “We needed that balance.
“As well, the chemistry that certain players have. Martin is vital to connect everything in the way we play.”
Arteta’s admission acknowledges the critical role Martin Odegaard has played in the Gunners’ revival.
As a regular in Arsenal’s midfield, his ability to link up play and pull the strings when it comes to the team’s attacking play is simply amazing. The former Real Madrid star’s vision, inventiveness, and technical brilliance have helped Arsenal reclaim their competitive edge.
Since his £30 million arrival in 2021, the midfielder has captivated us with his football knowledge and incredible talent. In fact, some Gooners can’t afford to see him on the bench or out injured, as they assume the team will struggle to control the game’s tempo and dominate play.
Mikel Arteta is correct to recognize him as one of the main Gunners who contribute to his style of play, but do you think the team would be as dynamic if he suddenly became unavailable through injury.
Is he the most important cog in the side at the moment?
Daniel O
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It would be hard to argue with that. It is not that clear cut though. .look at the defensive stability that Saliba and Big Gab give him, not to forget the freedom to roam that Rice Rice Baby and Jorgy, and now Partey provide. Also, the attacking outlet of Saka and Martinelli. I could pretty mention the whole squad. I do agree that Odi is the firestarter however. 30 mill for absolute world class. COYG
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“Is Martin Ödegaard….. ”
Yes, he is ! And so are more of them but he is the master class….
Arsenal is a team, not individual.
👍 In good teams the group performance is greater than the sum of the individual players’ inputs. However the quality of individual input from players such as Martin Odegaard is a major contributor to team performance. His efforts off the ball often go unnoticed.
Martin “odepass” is a world class i gave him that name “odepass” because of his passing accuracy, which he showed us against porto, that guy is irreplacible.
Yes. He is a one man pressing army of killer pass robots with Terminator vision. We have better quality in depth now compared to last season but we would definitely miss him if he was out but we’d be okay.
He’s a very important and impressive player. I’ll leave it at that
Yes, Odegaard is our new Van persey, he’s a good baller and well accurate passer kudos to him but we have squad dept now, up gunners
yes i 💯 agree and the gaffer believes on him rather than saka and rice