Arsenal’s turbulent season has left them with a single chance for the silver platform: the Champions League. As the Gunners prepare for a crucial clash of the fourth final against Real Madrid, their campaign hangs on balance.
Currently, sitting 15 points behind the leaders of the Premier League Liverpool and has already eliminated from the two competitions of the National Cup, Arsenal has struggled to find coherence.
Injuries to key players and the absence of a reliable scorer have further downloaded their title challenge.
In the midst of the inconsistent way of the arsenal, club captain, Martin Odegaard, has faced criticism for his recent performances.
However, journalist Charles Watts has reached the defense of the Norwegian, arguing that part of the reaction has been too hard.
WATTS: The critic to Martin Odegaard is unfair
Although Watts acknowledged that Odegaard has not coincided with the high standards he established in previous seasons, he emphasized that external factors have contributed to their form.
One of the key problems has been the right side of the Arsenal attack. The absence of Bukayo Saka and Ben White, two players with whom Odegaard has developed a strong understanding, forced the player to adapt to different teammates.
In addition, Norwegian continues to recover from his first major injury, after returning to action before scheduled. As the main creative force of Arsenal, the 26 -year -old is burdening the team’s attacking game. When those around it fight, it is even more difficult for it to influence games as effectively as before.
Speaking exclusively to capture The daily information sessionWatts shared his thoughts about the critic that surrounds Odegaard:
“I will be honest, I cannot head around many of the criticisms Martin Odegaard has reached until the end.
“It is certainly fair to criticize some of his actions because, according to himself, he has not been good enough compared to the high standards he has established for the last two years.
“But some of the criticisms have gone further. Have you been out of color? Yes. Been horrible? Absolutely not.
“When you evaluate Odegaard’s form, you must consider some context.
“The right side of the attack it has become accustomed to and successfully has been completely decimated.
“Odegaard has been voted on the season’s arsenal player for each of the last two seasons, he deserves too. He has struggled to maintain this form this season, but any conversation about his replacement at this stage is simply ridiculous.
“I am convinced that we will see him again to the best.”
Arsenal has eyes fixed in the Glory of the Champions League as the last Argenterian hope
Despite the critic, Osegaard has still contributed five goals and seven assists in 31 appearances in all competitions this season.
With the title of the Premier League apparently out of reach, the Arsenal now will direct attention to European success. They crossed the PSV BatingLs 9-3 as a whole to advance to the quarterfinals.
His next test will be against the European giants and the kings of the Real Madrid competition, which will serve as an important house for Odegaard in Santiago Bernabéu.
As a captain of Arsenal and creative Lynchpin, he will be under a huge pressure to deliver to the largest stage.
Showed that he is able to against PSV during the 7-1 victory last week as he did a world class performance Chris Sutton in Awe.
If you can rediscover your best form, it could be the need for Spark’s arsenal to keep your Champions League dreams alive.
