Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has revealed he struggled to shake off the disappointment of not winning the Premier League title last season.
The midfielder and his teammates delivered their best performances for Arsenal and were nearly unstoppable at the turn of the year.
However, it was still not enough for them to win the title as Manchester City worked hard and retained their crown for a fourth consecutive season.
It was a big blow to Arsenal, who seemed to have done everything right to become England’s champions, yet they fell short again.
The Gunners believe they could hardly have done more and felt they deserved to be champions. Missing out on the title took a toll on Odegaard.
He admits that until the last ball was kicked on the final day of the season, they still believed they could win the title.
The Sun quotes the Norwegian saying:
“It was a bit flat, bit empty. We had the big dream and we were so close.
“We had it on the last day and I really had the feeling something special would happen.
“You can see it there, the trophy was there, it was emotional.
“After that, it is hard to switch off. It takes some time.
“It’s important to disconnect from the football world, rest is always good, but you think about it more.
“It’s always there, always on your mind, in the back of your head. After a week or two, I started to work again.”
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The end of last season broke our hearts because most of us had been confident that the team would be champions, but we will try to win the crown this season.
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Maybe he needs to stop being selfish when taking free kicks ,he’s petty awful,I think he’s scored 1 goal out of about 23000 free kicks .
Maybe pass it on to someone that can actually hit the target .
wow wow wow. How old are you mate, sorry i meant kid..
Wow wow wow ,what an amazing response,
Your mummy must be proud buddy ,using her dial up internet usage for that .
Tim nice but dim springs to mind ,now get back in your basement uncle 4 fingers is about to pay you a visit .
I see your comments everywhere and everyday how you bully pple, the club and the players everyday, You do know it;s not a must you support this club. If you think you know everything that much then get your coaching badge. You’re always moaning or whining about something about the club. Are you a spurs in disguise? Anyway my parents thought me better so say hello to your beautiful mum just for me. You’re such a negative person and am sure that’s how it is in your real life. Wish you well boy.
Spurs fans are more informed on football in my experience
Wow wow wow .
First off ,you say i bully people!
You called me a kid ,so who was the first bully ?
I just responded to your pathetic post .
Secondly, I’ve read your second post 4 times ,still not sure what you are gobbling of at (Tim nice but dim )
Thirdly ,obviously uncle four fingers payed you a visit .
I’m thinking it’s your first or second day on the internet ,so fair play for giving it a try ,I like someone who gives it a go ,but maybe it’s not for you .
Now this whole unsavoury episode could have been averted if you had just gave your opinion against mine .
But no you slagged me off then played the victim .
Your not alone on JA so I’ll give you that ,
But FFS if your goer come at someone atleast know how to do it properly.
@ Dan kit – so often you accuse me of demeaning talking down to you, perhaps just an overdue taste of your own medicine – bully was said in a post, and is right
lol
Mr “im in the Arsenal management circle “
Would t surprise me if your Tim’s uncle ,that’s how creepy you are buddy .
As for the post tell me where I was bullying someone? I gave my opinion and tim nice but dim came with his 12 gauge (missed his shot )but apparently I’m the bully .
Like I said very creepy,you remind me of another poster .
umm, yeah, nice mature response
i look forward to dismantling your ill-informed nonsense some more, and continue to expect only childish insults in response
oh, and while you write “Mr I’m in the Arsenal management circle” as an insult, I take it is a complement, thank you @Dan kit, you are too kind
Lols
Odegaard has been an exemplary captain and is currently valued on TransferMarkt at over 110m euros. Money well spent and I look forward to him coming back for the new season refreshed and even better than he was last season.
God bless bro. It;s as simple as that.
It is simple Tim. Odegaard has been part of the glue that has improved Arsenal’s outlook. Whilst I would have no problem with Rice being captain, I have nothing but praise for the quiet way that MO goes about his role
Same here, i still can’t get over the loss. Enough motivation for next season by the way. COYG!!!
It surely must hurt especially with the effort he put in and some of the great games we had.
Hopefully being so close but not quite making it will ensure a lingering hunger and drive for next season.
It is unfortunate that we have some muppets whose first response is to demean the efforts of the players.