Odegaard Slams Bernardo Silva After Late Kick in Norway vs Portugal Martin Odegaard was left fuming after Bernardo Silva kicked him in the ankle during Norway's Nations League loss to Portugal, later telling reporters he had a knock. Martin Odegaard confronted Bernardo Silva with a two-word slur after the Portugal midfielder kicked him in the ankle during Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat in Lisbon on Friday. The incident occurred long after the ball had gone, sending the Arsenal and Norway captain tumbling to the ground. Odegaard Fumes Over Late Bernardo Silva KickSilva was booked for the challenge, but many felt he was fortunate to escape a red card. Odegaard, clearly frustrated, shouted a two-word obscenity at Silva, which began with the letter f and ended with the word you.Speaking to reporters after the match, Odegaard said that Silva completely lost his head. He added that Silva kicked him down long after he had played the ball, and that he did not understand what Silva was doing.Odegaard had to sit on the grass for a while to recover from the injury and appeared shaken after the match. He later confirmed that he had taken a knock to his ankle and that it would probably not feel great that night, but he hoped it would clear up over the next few days.Silva Dismisses Criticism as That Is FootballBernardo Silva was confronted by journalists in the mixed zone but kept walking before turning to simply say that it is football. His response did little to appease his critics, who did not find his kick within the acceptable bounds of football behavior.Norway defender Leo Ostigard was among those who criticized Silva. He stated that the tackle was very late and that when seen on video, it was very ugly. He believed it could well have been a red card.Ostigard called it a terrible tackle and appallingly bad. He emphasized that such challenges are not what they want to see against their captain. He noted that when the contact comes that long after the play, it looks quite deliberate.Ostigard also pointed out that Odegaard was unlucky with many injuries last year and that there is nothing he can do about that. He suggested that opponents are going after Odegaard because he has run rings around most of them in midfield. They are obviously frustrated, but you cannot do things like that.Norway Face Challenge After Nations League DefeatNorway manager Stale Solbakken added that Odegaard got a real bump on his ankle. He said it would be wise to get off the field to get ice and compression on it.Unfortunately for Norway, there was no good karma as Portugal won 2-1 at home in their Nations League match. With Cristiano Ronaldo left to simmer on the bench, Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos scored either side of an Erling Haaland equaliser to go top of their League A group.Norway will have the chance to have the last laugh, at least for now, when they travel to Norway on Sunday. The match will be an opportunity for Norway to bounce back and for Odegaard to show his resilience after the controversial incident.Odegaard's injury history is a concern for both club and country. Last season, he suffered seven separate injuries, causing him to miss 30 games for Arsenal and Norway. This latest knock will be closely monitored by Arsenal, who rely heavily on their captain's creativity and leadership.The incident has added fuel to the rivalry between Odegaard and Silva, who will now face each other in the return leg. Silva, who has joined Real Madrid, will be looking to put the controversy behind him and focus on his new club's campaign.For Norway, the defeat leaves them trailing in their Nations League group, but they will be determined to make amends in front of their home fans. Solbakken's side will need to be at their best to overcome a strong Portugal team that boasts a wealth of attacking talent.