Arsenal legend Ian Wright did not spare the powder in his criticism of Martin Sjögren. In an interview with TV 2, he slaughtered the national team manager’s priorities. Sjögren says that he has not read Wright’s statements, but at the same time points out that he cannot relate to the criticism. – I try to prepare the team as well as possible. When that kind of thing comes from external people, who do not have insight into what we are doing, then I can not relate to it. I always do what we think will be best, Sjögren told news during a press conference on Thursday. The choice of 4-4-2 as a formation and using players out of position is what Wright is most concerned about. SLAKTER SJÖGREN: Ian Wright is an expert for the BBC during the European Championships, and came with strong criticism of Martin Sjögren in an interview with TV 2. Photo: Andrew Yates / Reuters – Graham Hansen is one of the best right wingers in the world, but plays as a tyrant. Guro Reiten, another world-class player, plays a deeper role in midfield. Ada (Hegerberg) is being isolated, he told the channel. Wright also pointed out that he would have ranked Norway among the best teams in the European Championships, had it not been for Sjögren. – The problem is that the coach tactically and analytically is not good enough. UNDER PRESSURE: Sjögren and the Norwegian national team must win against Austria to keep alive the medal ambition they had before the championship. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB Wanted for a long time Sjögren emphasizes that he has not received the criticism from the English striker legend. – I have not understood what he has said. So it is impossible to answer. It is as I have said after the match that it will be a difficult situation out there. And it will be difficult for the players, I feel for the players who were out there. Wright is not the only one calling for change in Norway. Already in April, news’s football expert Carl-Erik Torp called for action from the coaching staff. – It is high time to utilize Caroline Graham Hansen where she is at her best. It will make Norway – and Ada Hegerberg – even more dangerous, Torp wrote in April and pointed out that Hansen often played centrally in the field for Norway while playing on the edge in Barcelona. Match of fate The national team manager says that they have now put the England loss behind them and have full focus on the Austria match on Friday. – It’s history now and it’s about learning from what went wrong. These are perhaps the toughest situations to learn from. REQUEST FOR REVENGE: Ada Hegerberg and Ingrid Syrstad Engen are ready to strike back against Austria. Photo: Terje Pedersen / NTB Norway must beat Austria to keep their quarter-final dream alive. Although Norway must be considered favorites, Sjögren is clear that it will be a tough match. – In the situation we are in now, I do not put any assessments in who are the favorites in this match. It’s up to us to win that battle. That is the attitude we must take. We know that we will meet a good team, says Sjögren. He is supported by Ada Hegerberg, who has the most focus on revenge for the defeat against England. – This is what we train for – big moments. Sometimes you have to make it so simple that it’s about one thing, effort. And we have to show that tomorrow, says Hegerberg.
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