MARTIN ODEGAARD is set for a superhero return in the North London derby — while Randal Kolo Muani could play a starring role wearing a MASK.
Arsenal captain Odegaard missed the last seven games with a knee injury.
Yet the Norwegian, 26, has made a miraculous recovery for the Prem table-toppers and is eyeing a return in Sunday’s derby blockbuster.
It would be a lift for boss Mikel Arteta amid fitness doubts over striker Viktor Gyokeres, who has been out since suffering a hamstring issue at Burnley earlier this month.
Tottenham could also be boosted by the shock return of Muani, who has been training in a mask.
The France forward, 26, suffered a jaw injury in their 2-2 draw with Manchester United before the international break. It was feared that he could miss up to two months.
But Muani did not require surgery and now hopes to give manager Thomas Frank a major lift ahead of the clash.
Spurs legend Harry Kane famously wore a mask against Arsenal in 2016 after breaking his nose — and ripped it off celebrating his stunning goal at White Hart Lane.
It would boost Frank, who is already without attacking stars James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke.
Mohammed Kudus, who missed the last two games and did not go away on international duty with Ghana, is doubtful with a knock.
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Despite Odegaard’s recent injury, he travelled and trained in Oslo this week and was part of the celebrations as Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998.
He was on the pitch after they clinched top-spot with a 4-1 win over Estonia last Thursday.
On social media, he said: “We’ve been dreaming of moments like this since we were little kids.
“We have been working so hard. We have failed and failed… But we never gave up. Never lose faith, hope or unity.
“This group has stood together through the toughest days and moments, and therefore it feels even better to be where we are today.
“Proud to be a part of this crew. Proud to play for Norway. Proud to be Norwegian. Proud to represent Norway in the World Cup!! Dreams can really come true if you work hard and believe enough.
“To all the children and young adults out there: We were all once like you.
So dream big and work hard, and everything is possible!
“Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us yesterday and thank you for all the love we have received the past few days! It means more than you know. Let’s enjoy the moment, but we won’t stop here…”
As for Arsenal’s other injured players, Noni Madueke and Kai Havertz are also close to returning, while Gabriel Jesus is training again after missing most of the year.
Defender Gabriel Magalhaes is expected to be sidelined for at least a month.
Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr could miss out after suffering a knock playing for Senegal against Brazil.
