– It is clear that after a season like this where you feel that you have performed well, to get the crown with a place in the national team and such a price. It is big, says Vetlesen to news. Bærumsguten is putting behind him a dream season for Bodø/Glimt – where it was all topped off with league silver, the “player of the year” award in the Eliteserien and a place in the A national team this weekend. The season has been a single big upswing for the 22-year-old, who has scored 22 goals and eleven assists in 55 games. According to Vetlesen, the achievements taste extra good considering the slightly heavier start in the Bodø club. – You get an answer that hard work pays off over time. I have focused on taking steps every single day, so that you can become a better version of yourself. It pays off in the end. HERJA: Vetlesen has played big this season for Bodø/Glimt. Photo: Mats Torbergsen / NTB – Feelings can get the better of But between smooth passes, elegant solo raids and great scores, there have also been some disputes on the road for Vetlesen. – Sometimes feelings can get the better of you and then things like this happen, says the youngster. The Glimt player aims for two incidents with national colleagues Sivert Mannsverk and Mads Hedenstad – who are also both A national team debutants. After the cup final earlier this year, Mannsverk criticized Vetlesen, and thought he was unsportsmanlike in the second before he scored the decisive penalty that gave Molde the 1-0 victory. Mansverk claimed the Glimt player poked at the penalty mark and began to psych him out before he was supposed to shoot. In October, goalkeeper Hedenstad was also annoyed with Vetlesen when he is said to have distracted him from the touchline with various conversations and shouts – in the match where Vetlesen scored as a substitute and Glimt eventually won 4–1. DEBUT: Vetlesen in action during his first meeting with the A national team in Dublin. Photo: Fredrik Varfjell / NTB Bæringen does not think any of them hold any grudges for the events, but nevertheless take self-criticism. – In retrospect, I think both Sivert and Mads laugh a little at it and think it’s fun. Especially the one with Mads I just think is funny. When battles tie together, things like this can happen. Then someone says sorry afterwards. Sivert in particular had a good experience with that penalty, so he won’t complain too much. – Are there situations you regret afterwards? – Some of them. Especially him in the cup final, I think I’m on the edge, because it’s not so “fair play”. I have laid down for that. It is clear that in the heat of battle, it is difficult to always do the right thing. Then I can hope I have learned for next time, replies the 22-year-old. – Finished with what news also meets Hedenstad at the national assembly in Dublin. The goalkeeper is clear that he has put the incident behind him, and points out that the atmosphere between the two is very good. FRIENDS: – We were done with him after the previous game, says Hedenstad about the Vetlesen situation. Here from the first A national team meeting. Photo: Fredrik Varfjell / NTB – We finished it right after the match. It was raised far too much. It wasn’t a big deal, really. – Vetlesen has previously stated that he is a bit cynical. What do you think about, well, call it the disputes he has had this season? – He says he does everything to win. It’s a good trait to have. He is a fantastic footballer who has had a very good year. It is fully deserved that he wins player of the year, believes Hedenstad. The national team debutant also brags strongly about Vetlesen’s season. – He is an incredibly good football player. He has some basic skills and an eye for the game which is very good. It is always difficult to face Hugo when we play against them. He is a threat all the time. Norway meets Ireland in Dublin on Thursday at 20.45
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