Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is doubtful for Sunday's North London Derby against Tottenham Hotspur due to an ankle sprain. Odegaard sustained the injury in the second half of Norway's 2-1 win over Austria and had to limp off the field.

“He has a minor ankle sprain. We’ll see what happens and what can be done,” said Ola Sand, the Norwegian national team doctor.

Odegaard's potential absence poses a significant challenge for Mikel Arteta, who is already missing Declan Rice due to suspension after his red card in the last match and Mikel Merino, who is sidelined with a shoulder fracture and won’t return until October.

This injury crisis comes at a crucial time for Arsenal, as they face Tottenham, followed by a trip to Bergamo for their Champions League debut against Atalanta, and then a Premier League clash with Manchester City.