Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard discusses becoming a father for the first time and his ambition to lift a trophy as Arsenal captain ahead of a Champions League tie against Monaco
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 INTRO
0:10 having baby most beautiful gift in life and important to switch off when go home- my wife is amazing
0:55 one of most experienced UCL players and confident we can go a long way with lessons from last season
1:55 how helping Ethan? in many different ways to be himself and be natural and keep improving and he is doing amazing for his age
2:50 don't want to put too much pressure on him but he is an unbelievable player
3:15 partnership with Bukayo and relationship with him? we are all getting older and learning more about everything. Great connection on and off the pitch and helps us understand each other
4:18 What Saka like as captain? natural for him and well deserved
4:55 how cope with injury? i tried to stay involved and in meetings and dressing room and around as much as possible
5:46 how come back at top level? I surprised myself!
6:30 need trophy to go down in history? if do that everyone will remember you and we want to do something really special and win trophies - shared mindset
7:22 pressure? no - it's more inspiration for me as a captain and i dreams of this as a kid
8:01 lessons from dad and childhood? trained with dad and he talked about hard work, stay humble and never be satisfied
8:59 experience at Real Madrid aged 16 when i was a baby! i know what like to be a young player in a senior squad
9:36 what like being a captain of Arsenal? it's a lot but i enjoy it and feel proud
10:15 how week been with baby? a beautiful week even tho can't prepare for it
10:46 wife amazing and important
11:05 how feel about compliments? nice but i don't follow too much what people say
11:30 is your role in team an older brother? we have a young squad and i feel like one of the older guys and o enjoy that
12:26 main lesson from UCL last season? did not do well enough in away games and showed last match we are capable
12:51 I am sleeping well and my wife is doing amazingly well - we planned it in a good way
13:30 friendship with Kai? we have a good connection - he is a funny guy and a good player
14:02 shared bond with similar careers?
14:52 create enough from open play? last few games been really good apart from Fulham which we nearly won. I tho o we are doing well
15:40 FIFA and Norway protest? one for them and not me
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By HaytersTV
December 10, 2024