FILE - Arsenal's Martin Odegaard greets supporters after the English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at Emirates stadium in London, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Odegaard’s inclusion in Norway squad eases injury concern for Arsenal before Liverpool match

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was included in Norway’s national team squad for upcoming matches, easing concern over an apparent injury ahead of a Premier League game against Liverpool.

Odegaard exited Arsenal’s 5-0 rout of Leeds on Saturday after appearing to hurt his right shoulder.

Arsenal visits Liverpool on Sunday in a league match between two likely title contenders.

Norway hosts Finland in a friendly on Sept. 4 and then plays Moldova in a World Cup qualifier on Sept. 9.

Norway leads its qualifying group with a perfect 12 points from four matches as it attempts to reach its first World Cup since 1998.

Erling Haaland was also included in Norway’s squad.

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Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, left, challenges Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard, left, challenges Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

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