Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week.LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard will not play for Norway in its upcoming Nations League matches so he can continue his rehabilitation after two months out injured.

Gunners skipper will not play in crucial Nations League double-header as he looks to return to full fitness after ankle injury

Odegaard was initially left out of Norway's squad for matches against Slovenia on 14 November and Kazakhstan three days later but he travelled to Oslo to be assessed by the medica

Martin Odegaard recently addressed questions about his decision to withdraw from Norway’s international fixtures following his return from a long-term injury, emphasising that it was a mutual decision made in consultation with Norway’s medical and coaching staff.

Arsenal will be without Declan Rice because of injury for the Champions League match against Inter Milan on Wednesday but could welcome back captain Martin Odegaard after two months out.

Martin Odegaard is hoping to be available for Arsenal after the international break, and he insists he wasn’t pressured to pull out of Norway’s fixtures this week. LONDON, ENGLAND: Marc Cucurella of Chelsea gets past Martin Odegaard of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on November 10,