Arsenal's international break has brought fresh injury concerns after Martin Odegaard was seen limping out of the stadium following Norway's defeat to Portugal on Sunday night. The news adds to the hamstring injury sustained by Kai Havertz, which overshadowed the goals scored by Christos Tzolis and Odegaard for their countries last week.
Odegaard's ankle issue
Odegaard admitted after the match that his ankle issue "definitely won't feel good tonight," but it is hoped that it will ease in the next few days. The Arsenal captain was left furious after Bernardo Silva kicked him from behind in a nasty late challenge.
"I don't know what he's doing. It doesn't belong on a football field," Odegaard told TV2. "It's a shame that people do that, but that's life."
Gyokeres and Timber updates
There was better news for Viktor Gyokeres, who scored the winner in Sweden's 2-1 win over Romania. The striker is set to get more opportunities in the next three matches before he returns to Arsenal, especially as Alexander Isak has returned to Liverpool after picking up a thigh injury.
Riccardo Calafiori played the full 90 minutes for Italy against Belgium and appeared to come through unscathed, while Jurrien Timber made his international return. Timber's fitness is being carefully managed by the Netherlands, who are in contact with Arsenal's medical staff. He was left out of the squad for the draw with Germany last week but came on for the final ten minutes against Serbia on Sunday.
England and Spain players
Timber could play a more significant part against Greece on Thursday, which would likely mean going up against Christos Tzolis, who scored last week in the win over Serbia and started again against Germany on Sunday, when Greece beat Jurgen Klopp's side 1-0.
Myles Lewis-Skelly started in midfield for England in their 3-2 loss to Spain at Wembley on Saturday and drew praise from Thomas Tuchel. "He made an impression in club football and now through the week," Tuchel said. "That's why he got his start. No presents here for no one, also not on his birthday. It was his birthday today. He did very well for Arsenal in this position. I think it suits him a bit better than left-back. He was just very good and had a good match today, so well done. Did everything that was needed. Good performance."
Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka also started for England, though Konsa is now a doubt for the Three Lions' trip to Czech Republic after training alone on Monday. Mikel Merino came on in the closing stages for Spain, while Eberechi Eze, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya were unused substitutes.
