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Lens starting XI
Starting XI: Samba; Gradit, Danso, Medina, Frankowsi, Mendy, Abdul Samed, Haidara, Sotoca, Fulgini, Wahi
Subs: Leca, Pandor, Aguilar, Machado, Pereira Da Costa, Diouf, Maouassa, Said, El Aynaoui, Khusanov, Thomasson
Arsenal starting XI
Starting XI: Raya; Tomiyasu, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Martinelli, Saka, Jesus.
Subs: Ramsdale, Hein, White, Cedric, Kiwior, Jorginho, Elneny, Nelson, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Trossard, Nketiah
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Injury troubles
Martin Odegaard has opened up about recent injury problems.
Multiple issues saw the midfielder miss three matches as well as an international game for Norway.
Odegaard said: “The last few weeks missing those games were tough for me because I don’t like being away from the team and watching the games from home is not what I like either.
“I had a bit of bad luck, because first of all there was an issue with my hip, then while I was dealing with that I got a concussion as well, which ruled me out of a couple of games too.
“Then on top of that I got sick, so I had a few rough weeks, but the most important thing is that I’m back now and feeling better.
“I missed some games for the national team too, and I never want to do that either, but we had already missed out on qualification, so maybe the timing could have been worse.
“I was able to stay here and focus on my recovery.”
Hav that
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard was delighted for Kai Havertz after his goal against Brentford.
He said: “It was a big goal from Havertz [against Brentford], and everyone was so happy for him.
“He deserves that moment, it’s been difficult for him at times, but he’s been working so hard and he’s a big part of this team.
“He’s a great guy too and he deserved that goal, I was so happy for him.”
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