Martin Odegaard on captaincy, Arsenal season and Norway’s World Cup

Martin Odegaard is the guest on the latest episode of The Football Interview, hosted by Kelly Somers. The Arsenal captain discusses last season at the club and a wide range of topics including his leadership role, fitness issues and Norway’s campaign at this summer’s World Cup.

WHAT HAPPENED
Somers and Odegaard talk through the recent months at Arsenal and touch on “lifting the Premier League trophy” as part of that conversation. They also cover Odegaard’s role as captain, difficulties with injuries, and whether the narrative around Arsenal this season has changed.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS
The interview includes a reflection on Norway’s journey at the World Cup and a segment on Odegaard sharing experience with Max Dowman.

TIMECODE GUIDE (from the episode)
- 0:22 — Looking back on the last few months
- 0:50 — Lifting the Premier League trophy
- 2:35 — His role as captain
- 4:15 — Difficulties with injuries
- 9:20 — Reflecting on the World Cup
- 12:50 — Sharing experience with Max Dowman
- 13:45 — Narrative changing around Arsenal this season?

Where to listen: the conversation is available on The Football Interview podcast.

Martin Odegaard on captaincy, Arsenal season and Norway’s World Cup

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