
Arteta: Odegaard taken off for tactical reasons
- sky sports 2024/12/15 02:55
- 0 0
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said his decision to withdraw captain Martin Odegaard soon after the hour-mark in the goalless draw with Everton was due to tactical reasons.
Odegaard was surprisingly taken off for Ethan Nwaneri in the 62nd minute at the Emirates Stadium, at the same time as Declan Rice, who made way for Jorginho.
But while Arteta put Rice's substition down to a niggling injury, he said Odegaard's was not fitness related.
"With Declan I had to take him off because he was feeling something, and with Martin it was a tactical decision to try to change the rhythm, especially on that side," he said.
The change did not appear to help Arsenal, who struggled to create chances in the closing stages as they missed the chance to close the gap on leaders Liverpool, who drew 2-2 with Fulham.
"I understand," added Arteta. "If Ethan comes in and he scores the goal... But if he doesn't, you have taken your captain out. That's football.
"His reaction was the same reaction as anybody’s. I'm sure they want to continue to play the 90 minutes, but that's why we have the subs, to try to help the team."
This article mentions
Related News
Arsenal Enquire About Noni Madueke Signing
1 day ago
Arsenal in Talks for Chelsea Winger Noni Madueke
1 day ago
Real Madrid Willing to Allow Forward Rodrygo to Depart This Summer
1 day ago
Former Arsenal Midfielder Thomas Partey Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
1 day ago
Takehiro Tomiyasu Expected to Depart Arsenal via Mutual Contract Termination
1 day ago
Leaked Arsenal 2025/26 Away Kit with Lightning Bolt Design Has Fans Saying 'It's Made for Eberechi Eze'
1 day ago
Mikel Arteta Poised to Add Former Manchester United and Real Madrid Defender to Arsenal Coaching Staff in Bold Move
2 days ago
Arsenal Transfer News: Valencia Offers New Contract to Cristhian Mosquera
3 days ago
Arsenal Finalize £5m Transfer of Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea
4 days ago
Arsenal has once again signed a player from Chelsea. Can Kepa help Arsenal?
4 days ago
0comments
No comments available