Arsenal captain Odegaard taking leadership advice from Xhaka

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22 Aug 2022 • 6:03 AM MYT
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Martin Odegaard has sought advice from Granit Xhaka over the Arsenal captaincy.

Odegaard has worn the armband this season as Arsenal have won three out of three matches.

Xhaka was previously captain before it was taken away from in 2019 after he fell out with supporters.

"We have talked a little bit," said Odegaard after Saturday's 3-0 win over Bournemouth. "He is a good friend of mine, and we are quite close.

"He is someone I talk to a lot and try to learn from. I think he is a great player and also a great leader. Of course, I talk to him and try to get the best out of me, and everyone else as well.

"I have to try to use [being captain] in a good way, of course. Obviously, there is a bit more responsibility being the captain and all that.

"But I try to do the same things, I always try to do the best for the team, I fight for the team, and I give 100 per cent always. I have to try to use it in a good way.

"I think I am not maybe the loudest guy. But still, I think it is very little of last season that you see in the [Amazon] documentary.

"And also, I don't feel any need to talk when the camera is there. Maybe I am a little bit more shy when the camera is there."