{"id":5804,"date":"2022-01-13T15:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/13\/why-martin-odegaard-is-missing-from-arsenals-squad-to-face-liverpool-and-what-it-means-for-nld\/"},"modified":"2022-01-13T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T20:00:40","slug":"why-martin-odegaard-is-missing-from-arsenals-squad-to-face-liverpool-and-what-it-means-for-nld","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2022\/01\/13\/why-martin-odegaard-is-missing-from-arsenals-squad-to-face-liverpool-and-what-it-means-for-nld\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Martin Odegaard is missing from Arsenal\u2019s squad to face Liverpool, and what it means for NLD"},"content":{"rendered":"
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An explanation for the absence of star midfielder Martin Odegaard from Arsenal\u2019s squad to face Liverpool this evening has been provided.<\/p>\n

Anfield showpiece<\/h2>\n

Mikel Arteta\u2019s men are of course set to return to action in short order.<\/p>\n

After seeing Chelsea oust fierce rivals Tottenham in the competition\u2019s other semi-final on Wednesday, the Gunners have made the trip to Anfield, for a Carabao Cup meeting with Liverpool.<\/p>\n

The clash, rescheduled owing to a Covid-19 \u2018outbreak\u2019 in Jurgen Klopp\u2019s squad last week, will see Arsenal head into proceedings eyeing a bounce-back performance, and result alike.<\/p>\n

This comes after Arteta\u2019s under-manned troops were ousted from English football\u2019s either high-profile cup competition \u2013 the FA Cup \u2013 this past weekend, on the back of a shock 1-0 defeat at the hands of Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\n\"Why<\/p>\n

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND \u2013 JANUARY 09: Eddie Nketiah of Arsenal reacts after missing a chance during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at City Ground on January 9, 2022 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by James Williamson \u2013 AMA\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Odegaard latest<\/h2>\n

In turn, news that midfield metronome Granit Xhaka had returned to the matchday fold on Thursday evening was no doubt met with widespread approval on the part of the Arsenal faithful.<\/p>\n

Whilst one option in the middle of the park marks his comeback, however, another misses out:<\/p>\n

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\u26a1\ufe0f Introducing your starting XI\u2026<\/p>\n

??????? @KieranTierney1<\/a> at left back
\n??????? @BukayoSaka87<\/a> starts
\n?? @GabiMartinelli<\/a> in attack<\/p>\n

? #CarabaoCup<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/yqDBjKxock<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 13, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n