Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed that Martin Edgard, Kai Havertz and Nonny Maduake could all return in time for the North London derby against Tottenham on November 23.
All three have been sidelined with knee injuries, Odegaard since 4 October, Maduke since 21 September and Havertz since the opening weekend of the season.
Before the international break, the Gunners face a tough run of three away fixtures in a week, starting with a Premier League trip to Burnley on Saturday.
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However, Gabriel Martinelli will miss the match due to a knock, while William Saliba is being assessed for a minor problem.
Gabriel Jesus is also recovering from knee surgery and Arteta has provided a cautiously optimistic update on the team's injury situation.
“I would say weeks, and some of them very soon, hopefully, if they keep developing the way they are,” Arteta said on Friday. “After the international break, I think we'll be back to some extent, I don't know if it's all that, but by then we'll be pretty close.”
Arteta said emphasis was being placed on whether Edgard, Havertz and Madueke could play against Spurs.
“Yes, I'm excited because he's a tremendous player. I see him working every day, desperate to be a part of the team. Getting him back after such a long time will be a huge boost for the team.”
Arsenal hope the return of the trio will strengthen their title charge as the season progresses.
