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Arsenal sweat on Martin Odegaard after nasty Bernardo Silva challenge

Norway captain Martin Odegaard blasted Bernardo Silva for a reckless tackle during their Nations League defeat.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 29 September 2026

Martin Odegaard voiced major frustration after a heavy challenge from Bernardo Silva during international duty. Norway suffered a two to one defeat against Portugal in a match featuring goals from Goncalo Ramos and Erling Felix. Erling Haaland continued his fine scoring form for Norway, but the main talking point centered on a late tackle in the second half.

Odegaard blasts reckless challenge

Odegaard gained possession in his own half before Silva arrived late and swiped at the Arsenal midfielder long after the ball had gone. The Norway captain stated that his opponent completely lost his head and that such challenges have no place on a football pitch. Silva offered no apology after the match, brushing off the incident by stating it is simply football.

Red card claims grow

Norway manager Stale Solbakken called the tackle completely unnecessary while defender Leo Ostigard felt a red card was fully justified. Replays showed a very late and deliberate challenge on the playmaker. Odegaard finished the match in visible pain, crouching down with his head in his hands rather than taking a late corner kick.

Injury worry for Arsenal

Odegaard picked up an ankle knock from the impact and admitted the area will not feel good in the short term. Norway face upcoming fixtures against Wales and a return match against Portugal. Arsenal fans and punters now wait anxiously to see if their influential midfielder will miss crucial club matches over the coming weeks.