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Odegaard confronts Silva after late tackle twists his ankle

Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard was tackled from behind by Bernardo Silva in stoppage time, injuring his ankle and prompting a heated on-field exchange.

During stoppage time, Bernardo Silva entered the fray late and kicked Arsenal's Martin Odegaard from behind, resulting in an awkward twist to Odegaard's right ankle. Although he completed the final minutes of play, Odegaard confronted Silva on the halfway line, repeatedly shouting expletives. After the match, he was seen limping off the field and said he would be examined before Norway's next games against Wales and Portugal, hoping the injury would not force him out of the squad.

Silva, when questioned by reporters, shrugged it off as "football, my friend." The incident has raised concerns about Odegaard's fitness ahead of the international break, while Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta also deals with other player injuries.

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