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Martin Ødegaard scored neither by scoring nor by scoring in Arsenal’s 3-3 game against Aston Villa on Sunday. However, the Norwegian is praised after the match and it was especially the second half that was very impressive from Ødegaard.
Ødegaard was third last in Arsenal’s three goals and was therefore essential for the London side to take West Ham’s three-goal lead. After the game, he was acclaimed.
The Evening Standard chose Ødegaard as the best on the pitch and described the Norwegian’s match as follows:
“Arsenal’s best player in an incredible game. Everything went through the Norwegian who really seems like a great talent.”
Ødegaard’s coach, Mikael Arteta, was also full of praise.
– He did a fantastic performance. I thought he was very smart with the way he reads the game. It really showed that he wanted to win. When everyone else was unsure, he stood up and gave us the reassurance we needed, Arteta said at the post-match press conference and continued:
– It was incredibly important. I think everyone is a bit surprised because he looks very shy and humble, but when he goes out on the field he is a real character.
Renowned soccer journalist Henry Winter also praised Ødegaard and made a recommendation to Arsenal.
– Arsenal’s comeback clearly shows why they have to do everything they can to keep Ødegaard. Take responsibility and passes are perfect. He is an incredible player, Winter wrote. Twitter.
– We have to sign him
Ødegaard is only on loan at Arsenal and that means he will basically return to Real Madrid after the season. Now the club’s supporters hope Ødegaard will also stay at Arsenal next season.
Controversial journalist Piers Morgan is an Arsenal fan and is clear about what he wants his favorite club to do with Ødegaard.
– He (Ødegaard) performed better today than what we saw from Özil in the last five years. It is a true talent. Fantastic work ethic and good mindset. We have to sign him permanently, writes Morgan. Twitter.
Patrick Timmons is another well-known Arsenal fan and tweeted the following to his 230,000 followers:
“He had no goals or scorers today, but Ødegaard was fantastic. We have to do everything we can to retain him this summer.”
It is impossible to say what will happen to Ødegaard this summer, but after Sunday’s performance, it is clear that Arsenal fans know what they expect Ødegaard and the club to decide.
Now Ødegaard travels to Marbella to join the national team in the next three World Cup qualifiers. Ståle Solbakken was probably very pleased with what he saw from Ødegaard on Sunday.
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