have been handed a harsh reminder of why they need to have pushed to signal Martin Odegaard extra vigorously when the teenager was one of the thrilling children in world soccer again in 2015. The playmaker scored a brace for towards on Tuesday night time, showcasing the entire qualities required within the centre of the park at Anfield.
Odegaard has shone for Arsenal this season, together with his persistently very good performances serving to the membership problem for the Premier League trophy. The 24-year-old has led by instance since being awarded the captain's armband, scoring 14 and helping seven in 33 league appearances.
The Norway worldwide continued to showcase why he has been touted as one of many stars of the season towards Chelsea on Tuesday, scoring twice in a 3-1 win. Odegaard smashed residence a fierce first earlier than a contact of high quality allowed him to interrupt free from his marker, Raheem Sterling, and slot residence from close-range moments later.
The victory strikes Arsenal again to the highest of the desk and reminds Liverpool that that they had the chance to signal a midfielder that's on target to develop into probably the greatest within the enterprise. The Reds held talks with Odegaard while he was at Stromsgodset however have been unable to steer him to hitch them at Anfield, with the participant preferring a swap to , which has confirmed to be a major blow provided that he can be ultimate now to enhance their midfield ranks.
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Talking about Liverpool again in 2014, the then-teenager informed : "Liverpool have at all times been my dream membership, however I can't let this have an effect on my determination after I select a brand new membership. It is all about discovering the workforce that's finest for me and for my growth. That's not essentially Liverpool. I have never actually thought of my future but.
"I'll finish the season right here after which go to a variety of golf equipment. I've not made a ultimate determination but, although. After all, it is flattering whenever you hear that massive golf equipment are after you, however I do not give it some thought too usually."
He then revealed how he determined his subsequent transfer, telling : "My dad dealt with every little thing with the golf equipment, and there have been lots. We went to Bayern, Dortmund, , Liverpool, Madrid, Arsenal too. We received flown round in personal planes and made to really feel particular.
"I’m not simply saying this … I used to be truly shut to picking Arsenal. Once we went there, I received to coach at London Colney. I met Arsene Wenger. He took me and Dad out for dinner. That was cool, however unusual too. So, why Actual Madrid then? I talked about it lots with my dad and the remainder of my household. In the long run, Madrid is Madrid.
"They have been the Champions League holders with the very best gamers on the planet. However the actually key factor about Madrid’s provide was that that they had a B workforce the place I might play aggressive soccer instantly. And the supervisor of that workforce? Zinedine Zidane. It felt like the entire bundle."
Actual Madrid wasn't the very best place for Odegaard however he is discovered a house at Arsenal the place the Norwegian very a lot is the entire bundle.