Arsenal leader says ‘UNIQUE’ Martin Odegaard is key- ‘The player that connects everything’

Martin Odegaard, a Norwegian professional football player, is back in the Arsenal starting XI after recovering from an ankle injury.

The Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, believes that Overgaard’s return has transformed Arsenal's luck, while goalkeeper David Raya has added that the Norwegian's leadership qualities are the keys of hope in this season.

Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal are a different team following the return of their talismanic captain, Martin Odegaard added.

The Norwegian midfielder has assisted in both of his Premier League appearances for The Gunners throughout the return from the ankle injury.

Looking ahead of a trip to Sporting CP - Arteta believes Odegaard is central to the attack, and that he is already witnessing improvements to the side since his return.

"It is different [without Martin Odegaard in the team]," Arteta advised the TNT Sports in an open exclusive interview. "He is a different player and a unique player in our team”.

He added, "For the energy that he brings, the understanding of the game that he has and the trust that he has from everybody. He is the player that connects everything, that's him”.

Source: EuroSports