Air up with scorers
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Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard deals with his own achievements very self-critically. Before the prestigious away game at Manchester United on Sunday (5:30 p.m.), the 26 -year -old Norwegian stated that this season – especially with a view to his scorer values - was “not good enough” for the Gunners.
“I am used to talking about me and judging my achievements, and I do that myself,” said the offensive midfielder, according to the “Guardian”. “I’m stricter with myself, and I know that I wasn’t good enough, especially in front of the goal. I work hard every day to do better and I know that I have the ability and talent. “
In the sensational 7: 1 at PSV Eindhoven in the round of 16 of the Champions League, Ødegaard delivered shiny again with three goal participations. The left foot would like to build on this performance: “Hopefully I can now achieve more towards the end of the season.” Arsenal is currently struggling with the injury -related failures of offensive players Bukayo Saka, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus.
Ødegaard’s performance data at Arsenal – under the most valuable professionals in the world
The Ødegaard, which has been kicking for the Londoner since 2021, is at five goals and seven templates in 29 games. In autumn he had to expose for weeks because of an ankle injury. In the pre -season he scored eleven goals and eleven templates in 48 games, 2022/23 there were 15 goals and seven assists at 45 missions. Ødegaards market value is estimated at 110 million euros-personal career best. Only twelve professionals worldwide are even more valuable.
The meeting at Man United is the duel of the fifth in the table against the second. “You are not where you want to be in the table. It is a big club that has to fight a little. You have a lot of individual quality, and if you play as a team, it is a challenge to play against you. But we drive there to win. We are arsenal and we are not afraid, ”stated Ødegaard. Arsenal is already 16 points behind the clear leader Liverpool with two less games.