Mikel Arteta believes both Martin Odegaard and Albert Sambi Lokonga have the capabilities to lead Arsenal in the future due to their current and past experience of leading Norway and Anderlecht respectively.
Mikel Arteta also praised Martin Odegaard’s ability to dictate the game from midfield. The Arsenal manager said:
Martin Odegaard is one of six young players Arsenal have signed in the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old playmaker arrived from Real Madrid for a fee of £30 million.
It is clear that Arsenal are building a squad for the long-term. All of their new arrivals, including Ben White, Aaron Ramsdale and Takehiro Tomiyasu, are under the age of 23. Pair them with academy stars Emile Smith-Rowe and Bukayo Saka and Arsenal have a young and hungry squad.
However, since the departure of David Luiz and Hector Bellerin, Arsenal have lacked a born winner on the pitch, which Arteta hopes could be Martin Odegaard.
The 22-year-old midfielder scored a stunning free kick in Arsenal’s narrow 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pleased with Martin Odegaard’s defensive performance
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta selected an attacking lineup against Burnley featuring the likes of Pepe, Smith-Rowe, Saka, Aubameyang and Martin Odegaard which left Thomas Partey as the only recognized central midfielder.
However, Martin Odegaard tracked back and did all the defensive work necessary as Arsenal managed to keep a second consecutive clean sheet in the Premier League. Speaking of Odegaard’s performance, Arteta said:
Arsenal’s next game in the Premier League is up against rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the North London Derby.
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