For a long time, goalkeepers and defense have been the main topic of discussion around the Norwegian national team. In the shadow of an increasingly exciting offensive arsenal, it has been pointed out that the back five places in the Norwegian men’s national team are not close to maintaining the same level. The world’s best striker right up front. Alexander Sørloth who keeps getting better. Antonio Nusa and Oscar Bobb on their way up and forward. Ødegaard, who has consolidated his position among the world’s best footballers. It is also no easy exercise for our men at the back to keep up. We cannot expect, in little Norway, that we will develop players at that level at all times, in all positions. However, what we have the opportunity to do, like all other football teams, is to make the sum of the eleven players who are on the field at any time, to more than eleven. There is a crisis Relational skills always trump individual quality. And if there is one place on the pitch where this is more important than anywhere else, it is in defence. Unfortunately, Ståle Solbakken can now only dream of working on this collection. Four of the five players who started the previous international match are not in the squad at all this time. A very golden opportunity to work on building what we depend on to be a defensive wall is gone. And there is a crisis for Ståle Solbakken and co. CHRONICLE AUTHOR: Kristoffer Løkberg. Photo: Nicolai Eid Trondal / news In all the good football teams I myself have been a part of in my career, there has always been a steady last chance, as well as a defensive four in front who have interacted as a unit. Priceless Players who individually have not always been close to the best in Norwegian football, but who together have highlighted each other’s strengths and hidden each other’s weaknesses. And the security this gives going forward in the field is priceless. Mainz, Brentford, Rennes, Sevilla, Dortmund, AZ Alkmaar. These are the clubs some of our top defenders play for. Don’t come and tell me you’re not good at playing there. And feel free to take a look at some of our opponents in the national matches. Individually speaking, we are not terribly far behind so many people, apart from the leading nations. It is quite clear that it is in the relational aspect that it is lacking. Ståle Solbakken stood by it, despite an enormous amount of criticism, with Stefan Strandberg being banked on the Norwegian national team. The reason for this was precisely what I am visiting. He clearly believed that Strandberg could lift the total at the back, despite some individual shortcomings. His ability to make others better should benefit Norway. More questions than answers It unfortunately does not work, and this year was to be used to set a new constellation. A little over a year later, we are almost left with more questions than answers. The hope for Ståle and the Norwegian team now lies in someone coming along and taking the opportunity that has now appeared. In football, it is often coincidence that gives someone the chance, then it is all about seizing it. I myself remember my first match from the start in senior football, for Strindheim in the second division. At the age of sixteen, I was suddenly thrown in from the start. One of my teammates had injured himself on the lawnmower in the morning. My good friend and teammate Gjermund Åsen had to throw in the towel during the warm-up. One’s death, another’s bread Now the way is open, for whoever gets the opportunity. Colin Rösler, Sondre Langås or Torbjørn Heggem. One’s death, another’s bread. Egil Selvik will probably be in the finish line. Ryerson is self-described, and Leo Østigård the one centre-back. That’s about the only thing we know, and the big question is who will play center back next to Østigård. Torbjørn Heggem is the only left-footed option at the back. Last season he came in as a left back, but since then has played a lot of left centre-back for his club team West Bromwich, and performed well. I think that means that he quickly hijacks the last centre-back spot. Ryerson must therefore use his routine and play on the “wrong” side. Holmgren Pedersen continues as right back. GOT THE CHANCE? Torbjørn Lysaker Heggem can make his national team debut from the start against Slovenia. Photo: Vegard Grøtt / BILDBYRÅN I believe, however, that there is now an excellent opportunity to throw Sondre Langås into it, despite the lack of international experience. Sink or swim. He could be the future in the Norwegian midfield. In terms of football, it is also well-founded. Langås is the only one with enough speed to match Benjamin Sesko in a decisive race duel. Criticism will come. Østigård can be active in the duel game and offensive in his defensive game, knowing that a lightning-quick Sondre Langås is ready to clean up the space behind. At the same time, we could then get a natural left-back with a left leg, in Torbjørn Heggem, and Ryerson in his usual role on the right. Yes, the undersigned sees Langås with Viking glasses every single day. Bring that into the equation, if you will. Ståle Solbakken has been served his challenges. This one, towards a new very important national team gathering, is perhaps the biggest. Without training or especially time to practice, your gut must be right. If not, the hope of winning the national league is gone. And the criticism will come. Again. Norway’s match against Slovenia kicks off at 20.45 on Thursday evening. You can watch the match on TV 2 or listen to it on news Sport. Published 14.11.2024, at 18.45 Updated 14.11.2024, at 18.59
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