Odegaard is back in training with Arsenal for preseason after his run with Norway at the World Cup, the club announced.
Analysis:Odegaard was superb at the tournament, tallying four assists across five appearances before Norway's exit in the quarterfinals, a reminder of his creative ceiling as a playmaker who dictates play through the middle. He dealt with injury issues throughout last season, which limited him to 24 Premier League appearances and 16 starts with a modest one goal and six assists compared to previous campaigns. As Arsenal's captain and undisputed number 10 under coach Mikel Arteta, his vision and passing range remain central to how the champions build their attack when he's available. Odegaard is expected to build up his fitness during preseason as he looks to bounce back from an injury hit year.
