Arsenal supporters were entertained by a video showing Norway`s national team coach playfully wrestling with Martin Odegaard.
The lighthearted interaction even led some fans to jokingly speculate whether the coach was secretly sent by Real Madrid to harm the Arsenal captain.
Odegaard, 26, captained Norway to a 4-2 victory against Israel in a World Cup qualifier held in Hungary on Tuesday.
The midfielder provided three assists before being substituted by manager Stale Solbakken in added time.
Solbakken was visibly pleased with Odegaard`s performance and shares a friendly relationship with him.
This was evident when he shook hands and hugged the Arsenal player, offering words of encouragement.
However, some Arsenal fans reacted with humorous concern to the playful wrestling.
With Arsenal facing crucial upcoming matches, including a Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid, fans are anxious to keep their key players fit and injury-free.
Following the release of the wrestling video, one fan jokingly commented online: “Was this coach sent by Madrid to take out Odegaard?”
Another fan quipped: “This man must be a Madrid fan… he wants our captain injured.”
A third added humorously: “I’d be flying to Norway to have words if he injured him.”
Another fan expressed concern: “Get off our captain, we can`t afford any more injuries.”
Finally, one user appealed: “Dear coach, please stop doing that. Sincerely, all Arsenal fans.”
Marcus Bellamy