Arteta gives positive Odegaard update as Arsenal boss identifies two stars ready for ‘opportunity’

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Martin Odegaard could return for Arsenal next month, with several teenagers likely to play against Bolton Wanderers on Wednesday.

Odegaard injured his ankle on international duty with Norway and it was feared he would miss at least two months.

However, manager Arteta has said it will be a matter of weeks with his captain not expected to play for Norway during next month s international break.

I think it will be a matter of weeks, but how long exactly I cannot tell, he said ().

We might get a surprise but I think it’s unlikely he’ll be back before the international break.

Arsenal host League One Bolton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night and Arteta is expected to make lots of changes.

Two players who …