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.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has decided to withdraw from Norway’s national team ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches this month.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is travelling to join up with the Norway squad ahead of their games against Slovenia and Kazakhstan this week. Odegaard made his comeback for Arsenal last week after being sidelined since the start of September, when he injured his ankle playing for Norway.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been assessed by Norway but won't feature in their upcoming games following his recent return from injury and will enjoy some rest before the Premier League returns

The Gunners captain made his first start on Sunday since August after recovering from injury but has pulled out of international duty

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

Martin Odegaard has been ruled out of Norway's upcoming internationals in a major boost for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta. The playmaker said: "I need to listen to my body, complete this rehab process and get my foot back in good shape."

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard says he has “listened to my body” and returned to London after being ruled out of international duty for Norway. Odegaard started for the first time since August in Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw after being sidelined by an ankle injury.

Norway will be without captain Martin Odegaard for their Nations League matches against Slovenia and Kazakhstan as the Arsenal midfielder needs time to get match fit after recovering from an 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