– I think the leadership group has become tougher, the national team manager tells NRK.
– I think the leadership group has become tougher, the national team manager tells NRK.– I think the leadership group has become tougher, the national team manager tells NRK.– I think the leadership group has become tougher, the national team manager tells NRK.
He is facing what may be his most important match of his coaching career. A Norwegian victory against Italy on Friday will mean a huge amount for the team’s chances of winning the group and a direct ticket to next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
He faces what may be his most important match of his coaching career. A Norwegian victory against Italy on Friday will mean a huge amount for the team’s chances of winning the group and qualifying for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.He faces what may be his most important match of his coaching career. A Norwegian victory against Italy on Friday will mean a huge amount for the team’s chances of winning the group and qualifying for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.He faces what may be his most important match of his coaching career. A Norwegian victory against Italy on Friday will mean a huge amount for the team’s chances of winning the group and qualifying for next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
One concrete step Solbakken has taken to develop the national team since he took over is to expand the leadership group to include seven players. The thinking is that more people must feel a sense of responsibility for the project.
One concrete step Solbakken has taken to develop the national team since taking over is to expand the leadership group to include seven players. The thinking is that more people must feel a sense of responsibility for the project.One concrete step Solbakken has taken to develop the national team since taking over is to expand the leadership group to include seven players. The thinking is that more people must feel a sense of responsibility for the project.One concrete step Solbakken has taken to develop the national team since taking over is to expand the leadership group to include seven players. The thinking is that more people must feel a sense of responsibility for the project.
– Players have been fighting each other hard
So far he considers the move a success. When asked if there have been any internal disagreements about how the national team should resolve things, the national team manager replied:
So far, he considers the move a success. When asked if there have been any internal disagreements about how the national team should resolve things, the national team manager replied:So far, he considers the move a success. When asked if there have been any internal disagreements about how the national team should resolve things, the national team manager replied:So far, he considers the move a success. When asked if there have been any internal disagreements about how the national team should resolve things, the national team manager replied:
– There are players who have been a bit harsh on each other. It’s because the culture is so strong, so you dare to challenge … It’s important that someone dares to execute Martin (Ødegaard) and Erling (Haaland) too, so that they don’t become saints, Solbakken tells NRK.
– There are players who have been a bit harsh on each other. It’s because the culture is so strong, so you dare to challenge … It’s important that someone dares to execute Martin (Ødegaard) and Erling (Haaland) too, so that they don’t become saints, Solbakken tells NRK.– There are players who have been a bit harsh on each other. It’s because the culture is so strong, so you dare to challenge … It’s important that someone dares to execute Martin (Ødegaard) and Erling (Haaland) too, so that they don’t become saints, Solbakken tells NRK.– There are players who have been a bit harsh on each other. It’s because the culture is so strong, so you dare to challenge … It’s important that someone dares to execute Martin (Ødegaard) and Erling (Haaland) too, so that they don’t become saints, Solbakken tells NRK.
CHARGING UP: The Norwegian national team faces a huge test when Italy arrives in Ullevaal on Friday evening.
And there he has seen a development, he believes.
And he has seen a development there, he says.And he has seen a development there, he says.And he has seen a development there, he says.
Now it is not inconceivable that someone will clearly tell Ødegaard and Haaland about things that are expected and required.
Now it is not inconceivable that someone will clearly tell Ødegaard and Haaland about things that are expected and required.Now it is not inconceivable that someone will clearly tell Ødegaard and Haaland about things that are expected and required.Now it is not inconceivable that someone will clearly tell Ødegaard and Haaland about things that are expected and required.
– Have you ever experienced someone daring to make demands on Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland?
– Have you ever experienced someone daring to make demands on Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland?– Have you ever experienced someone daring to make demands on Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland?– Have you ever experienced someone daring to make demands on Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland?– Have you ever experienced someone daring to make demands on Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland?
– Yes. When Stefan Strandberg was here, he was the only one who did it at the beginning. Now it’s easier for the others too. At least in that leadership group, to emphasize the great responsibility the two of them have, and the responsibility that comes with being so good, he says.
– Yes. When Stefan Strandberg was here, he was the only one who did it at the beginning. Now it’s easier for the others too. At least in that leadership group, to emphasize the great responsibility the two of them have, and the responsibility that comes with being so good, he says.– Yes. When Stefan Strandberg was here, he was the only one who did it at the beginning. Now it’s easier for the others too. At least in that leadership group, to emphasize the great responsibility the two of them have, and the responsibility that comes with being so good, he says.– Yes. When Stefan Strandberg was here, he was the only one who did it at the beginning. Now it’s easier for the others too. At least in that leadership group, to emphasize the great responsibility the two of them have, and the responsibility that comes with being so good, he says.
The national team’s management team
Martin Ødegaard Erling Braut Haaland Leo Østigård Ørjan Nyland Patrick Berg Sander Berge Alexander Sørloth
These seven are part of the national team’s leadership group.
Source: Press Manager Morten Skjønsberg
Source: Press Manager Morten Skjønsberg
– They love it
– They love it– They love it– They love it
Solbakken says that this culture, where even the biggest stars get to experience a kind of inner justice, is also well received by Ødegaard and Haaland.
Solbakken says that this culture, where even the biggest stars get to experience a kind of inner justice, is also well received by Ødegaard and Haaland.Solbakken says that this culture, where even the biggest stars get to experience a kind of inner justice, is also well received by Ødegaard and Haaland.Solbakken says that this culture, where even the biggest stars get to experience a kind of inner justice, is also well received by Ødegaard and Haaland.
– They love it. They want it. Because that’s exactly what makes it more responsible, he says.
– They love it. They want it. Because that’s exactly what makes it more responsible, he says.– They love it. They want it. Because that’s exactly what makes it more responsible, he says.– They love it. They want it. Because that’s exactly what makes it more responsible, he says.
– Some superstars also have big egos and may not like being spoken to harshly…
– Some superstars also have big egos and may not like being spoken to harshly…– Some superstars also have big egos and may not like being spoken to harshly…– Some superstars also have big egos and may not like being spoken to harshly…– Some superstars also have big egos and may not like being spoken to harshly…
– Yes, and I know that, and I’ve told them that several times. “You are superstars who, by virtue of being so good, will have an even greater responsibility in relation to the other players”. Because they can kill an elite league player with their eyes the first time he comes in, if they want to. But here they are team players with a capital L, both of them, he says.
– Yes, and I know that, and I’ve told them that several times. “You are superstars who, by virtue of being so good, will have an even greater responsibility in relation to the other players”. Because they can kill an elite league player with their eyes the first time he comes in, if they want to. But here they are team players with a capital L, both of them, he says.– Yes, and I know that, and I’ve told them that several times. “You are superstars who, by virtue of being so good, will have an even greater responsibility in relation to the other players”. Because they can kill an elite league player with their eyes the first time he comes in, if they want to. But here they are team players with a capital L, both of them, he says.– Yes, and I know that, and I’ve told them that several times. “You are superstars who, by virtue of being so good, will have an even greater responsibility in relation to the other players”. Because they can kill an elite league player with their eyes the first time he comes in, if they want to. But here they are team players with a capital L, both of them, he says.
GOOD FRIENDS: Martin Ødegaard and Erling Braut Haaland have found chemistry both on and off the field.
Nyland: – Then they will hear it
– Then they will hear it.- Then they will hear it.- Then they will hear it.
Ørjan Nyland is part of the national team’s management team. He confirms that he has zero problems yelling at the biggest stars if they don’t do their job.
Ørjan Nyland is part of the national team’s management team. He confirms that he has zero problems yelling at the biggest stars if they don’t do their job.Ørjan Nyland is part of the national team’s management team. He confirms that he has zero problems yelling at the biggest stars if they don’t do their job.Ørjan Nyland is part of the national team’s management team. He confirms that he has zero problems yelling at the biggest stars if they don’t do their job.
– Then they will hear it. I expect that I will also hear it, if what I do is not good enough. That’s how it should be, says Ørjan Nyland to NRK.
– Then they will hear it. I expect that I will also hear it, if what I do is not good enough. That’s how it should be, says Ørjan Nyland to NRK.– Then they will hear it. I expect that I will also hear it, if what I do is not good enough. That’s how it should be, says Ørjan Nyland to NRK.– Then they will hear it. I expect that I will also hear it, if what I do is not good enough. That’s how it should be, says Ørjan Nyland to NRK.
– And they can stand it?
– And they can stand it?– And they can stand it?– And they can stand it?– And they can stand it?
– Yes, no problem.
– Yes, no problems.– Yes, no problems.– Yes, no problems.
Sander Berge, also part of the national team’s management team, agrees with Ståle that the level of performance on the national team has improved.
Sander Berge, also part of the national team’s management team, agrees with Ståle that the level of performance on the national team has improved.Sander Berge, also part of the national team’s management team, agrees with Ståle that the level of performance on the national team has improved.Sander Berge, also part of the national team’s management team, agrees with Ståle that the level of performance on the national team has improved.
– Yes, I would say that. I know Martin and Erling the closest, I would say, on the national team. Martin has played with them for a number of years and has become very “close”, the same with Erling over time. and the three of us have formed a core and have been here for a long time. When you are close, you exchange a lot of thoughts and ideas and gain a ceiling to discuss things, Berge tells NRK.
– Yes, I would say that. I know Martin and Erling best, I would say, on the national team. Martin has played with them for a number of years and has become very “close”, the same with Erling over time. and the three of us have formed a core and have been here for a long time. When you are close, you exchange a lot of thoughts and ideas and get a ceiling to discuss things, Berge tells NRK.– Yes, I would say that. I know Martin and Erling best, I would say, on the national team. Martin has played with them for a number of years and has become very “close”, the same with Erling over time. and the three of us have formed a core and have been here for a long time. When you are close, you exchange a lot of thoughts and ideas and get a ceiling to discuss things, Berge tells NRK.– Yes, I would say that. I know Martin and Erling best, I would say, on the national team. Martin has played with them for a number of years and has become very “close”, the same with Erling over time. and the three of us have formed a core and have been here for a long time. When you are close, you exchange a lot of thoughts and ideas and get a ceiling to discuss things, Berge tells NRK.
He believes it is unproblematic to express his opinion on the Norwegian national team now.
He believes it is unproblematic to express his opinion on the Norwegian national team now.He believes it is unproblematic to express his opinion on the Norwegian national team now.He believes it is unproblematic to express his opinion on the Norwegian national team now.
– Sometimes things can get a little heated out there. It was a bit like that in the Israel game in March, when it was 1-1, then you have to try to pull the team back together a bit. It comes naturally with being a leader and gaining experience, that you make demands on each other, and not least the whole, he says.
– Sometimes things can get a little heated out there. It was a bit like that in the Israel game in March, when it was 1-1, then you have to try to pull the team back together a bit. It comes naturally with being a leader and gaining experience, that you make demands on each other, and not least the whole, he says.– Sometimes things can get a little heated out there. It was a bit like that in the Israel game in March, when it was 1-1, then you have to try to pull the team back together a bit. It comes naturally with being a leader and gaining experience, that you make demands on each other, and not least the whole, he says.– Sometimes things can get a little heated out there. It was a bit like that in the Israel game in March, when it was 1-1, then you have to try to pull the team back together a bit. It comes naturally with being a leader and gaining experience, that you make demands on each other, and not least the whole, he says.
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– Must give up status
Torbjørn Heggem, who was teased as stopping along with Kristoffer Ajer in training this week, is not one of the most experienced on the national team.
TTTOrbjørn Heggem, who was teased as stopping along with Kristoffer Ajer in training this week, is not one of the most experienced on the national team.Orbjørn Heggem, who was teased as stopping along with Kristoffer Ajer in training this week, is not one of the most experienced on the national team.Orbjørn Heggem, who was teased as stopping along with Kristoffer Ajer in training this week, is not one of the most experienced on the national team.
But he believes there is room on the national team for everyone to give clear messages, no matter who they are.
But he believes there is room on the national team for everyone to give clear messages, no matter who they are.But he believes there is room on the national team for everyone to give clear messages, no matter who they are.But he believes there is room on the national team for everyone to give clear messages, no matter who they are.
– On the field, you really just have to put aside everything that is of status. Everyone has the same goal, and then you can’t think about whether someone is a superstar or plays in the Eliteserien. I think that’s something the group has improved on, he tells NRK.
– On the field, you really just have to put aside everything that is of status. Everyone has the same goal, and then you can’t think about whether someone is a superstar or plays in the Eliteserien. I think that’s something the group has improved on, he tells NRK.– On the field, you really just have to put aside everything that is of status. Everyone has the same goal, and then you can’t think about whether someone is a superstar or plays in the Eliteserien. I think that’s something the group has improved on, he tells NRK.– On the field, you really just have to put aside everything that is of status. Everyone has the same goal, and then you can’t think about whether someone is a superstar or plays in the Eliteserien. I think that’s something the group has improved on, he tells NRK.
He also believes it is risk-free to speak out.
He also believes it is risk-free to speak out.He also believes it is risk-free to speak out.He also believes it is risk-free to speak out.
– I have the impression that the biggest stars don’t care about it. I think the environment is very healthy, he says.
– I have the impression that the biggest stars don’t care about it. I think the environment is very healthy, he says.– I have the impression that the biggest stars don’t care about it. I think the environment is very healthy, he says.– I have the impression that the biggest stars don’t care about it. I think the environment is very healthy, he says.
– Have you dared to give a clear message to one of the superstars if they haven’t done something you think they should do?
– Have you dared to give a clear message to one of the superstars if they haven’t done something you think they should do?– Have you dared to give a clear message to one of the superstars if they haven’t done something you think they should do?– Have you dared to give a clear message to one of the superstars if they haven’t done something you think they should do?– Have you dared to give a clear message to one of the superstars if they haven’t done something you think they should do?
– Yes, but you don’t remember everything you do on the field either. It’s a bit automatic. It’s more that it’s the right-back and striker, not the name. It becomes very natural on the field that you try to correct and do what’s best for the team, he says.
– Yes, but you don’t remember everything you do on the field either. It’s a bit automatic. It’s more that it’s the right-back and striker, not the name. It becomes very natural on the field that you try to correct and do what’s best for the team, he says.– Yes, but you don’t remember everything you do on the field either. It’s a bit automatic. It’s more that it’s the right-back and striker, not the name. It becomes very natural on the field that you try to correct and do what’s best for the team, he says.– Yes, but you don’t remember everything you do on the field either. It’s a bit automatic. It’s more that it’s the right-back and striker, not the name. It becomes very natural on the field that you try to correct and do what’s best for the team, he says.
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