Official Site of Arsenal · Oct 17, 2025
Arteta's update on Zubimendi and Odegaard fitness
Martin Zubimendi smiles after a goal against West HamMikel Arteta has provided updates on the fitness of several first-team players, including midfield duo Martin Odegaard and Martin Zubimendi, ahead of our trip to Craven Cottage to face Fulham on Saturday.
Our captain was forced off with a knee injury in our 2-0 victory over West Ham United before the international break, and Mikel is anticipating a spell on the sidelines for the Norwegian. “It will be weeks,” the boss said on Friday at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, “there's no definite date for his return, but he’s evolving well.