Arteta explains new role for transformed Odegaard after Champions League winner at Napoli
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has shed light on the modified role being deployed for Martin Odegaard this season, with the Norwegian midfielder responding with standout performances including a Champions League strike at Napoli. Arteta described the change as part of a broader evolution in how Arsenal build play through midfield, giving Odegaard greater freedom to drift between the lines. The tactical tweak has coincided with Arsenal's strong start to the campaign and reinforces Odegaard's status as the team's creative hub and captain.
Read the full story at skysports.comOdegaard's reinvention under Arteta is one of the more interesting tactical subplots at Arsenal this season. By reshaping his responsibilities rather than simply asking him to create, Arsenal have given their captain a clearer framework to influence games deeper and higher up the pitch. With the Norway international now delivering decisive contributions in the Champions League, the setup looks like a genuine evolution rather than a temporary tweak.
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