Ødegaard Could Return: Arsenal vs. Bayern in the Champions League

Ødegaard Could Return for Epic Arsenal vs. Bayern Munich Clash

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard could be back for Wednesday’s stellar Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. The Norwegian midfielder has been out of action since the beginning of October due to a knee injury, but he is doing everything possible to return to the Emirates Stadium.

“He was very close for the previous match, so we hope he can be in the squad tomorrow,” Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta declared.

Mikel Arteta

The high-caliber encounter will pit the teams that started the week as the top two in the Champions League table, both with four wins in four matches, in a night duel in North London. The Arsenal comes to the match after the resounding 4-1 victory over their rival Tottenham.

“We have to make sure we bring that energy back to the stadium tomorrow, to each player, and play with the same dominance, aggressiveness and efficiency against a top team,” added Arteta.

Mikel Arteta

“This is the type of match in the competition we want to face and we have been very consistent.” They have also been and tomorrow is a big test to see where we are. Each opponent presents different challenges. Obviously, they are in a great moment. The level of consistency they show in results, performances, in each metric they have is very, very impressive. We know it. But it is also a great opportunity for us to show what we are capable of.>>

Arsenal haven’t conceded a goal in the Champions League this season, but defender Jurriën Timber knows they face a huge task to stop former Tottenham striker Harry Kane. The England captain has scored 15 goals in 21 appearances against the Gunners, including one for Bayern at the Emirates in the first leg of the quarter-finals in 2024. Timber has been a key part of the Premier League leaders’ excellent defensive record, both domestically and in Europe this season, and is enjoying the challenge of stopping Kane. “I think he’s an incredible striker. Everyone knows it,” said the Dutch defender. “He has many qualities. He has been doing it for a long time and now at Bayern Munich, he is one of the best players in the world.” “So it will be a good challenge for us as a team and as defenders, to stop him tomorrow.”