Martin Odegaard is set to miss out on this summer's European Championship action in Germany despite a steady rise to become one of the best players in Europe over the past few years.
The Arsenal and Norway captain had arguably the best season of his career to date under Mikel Arteta in 2024, grabbing 18 goal involvements as Arsenal narrowly missed out on the title on the final day.
However, despite this impressive run the playmaker won't take part in the action this summer - so why is this?
Why isn't Martin Odegaard at Euro 2024?
Despite boasting a squad containing Premier League stars Odegaard, Erling Haaland and Oscar Bobb - as well as La Liga top scorer Alexander Sorlorth - Norway failed to qualify for this year's tournament.
The failure maintains a streak of failing to qualify for a single international tournament since Euro 2000, only the fourth time the country had ever qualified for a major tournament in their history.
The star-studded squad missed out on qualification this time round to a rejuvenated Scotland side who themselves secured their spot in a second consecutive European Championships.
Now 25, Odegaard has only managed three goals in 59 caps for his nation as he continues to struggle to replicate his immense form at club level.
No, Erling Haaland will not be at the tournament, either.
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