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Given that he does not fit the common profile of a captain due to his role as a creative midfielder and not having the wealth of experience that some may expect, Odegaard has often led by example and allowed his performances to justify why he was trusted with the armband by Arteta.<\/p>\n
Hutchinson continued: \u201cHe\u2019s not particularly vocal, but he does it by his actions. When they are losing games. He then says \u2018give me the ball. I still want it. I will still take it in tight areas\u2019 \u2013 24 and to be captain of Arsenal. What a position to be in. Unbelievable player.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Odegaard showed his class over the weekend during the Gunners\u2019 4-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. After Saka\u2019s first-half opener, the midfielder doubled his side\u2019s lead from the penalty spot on the cusp of half-time to give the north London outfit a comfortable lead at the interval.<\/p>\n
Arsenal were then awarded another penalty in the 53rd minute, and Odegaard quickly spoke with some of his teammates \u2013 including Gabriel Jesus \u2013 to allow Kai Havertz to take the spot kick and consequently open his account for the club. The German international has come under immense pressure since leaving Chelsea for the Gunners due to his lacklustre performances, and his teammates will be hoping that his goal will provide him with the confidence boost required to get his career back on track at the Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n