– I got a phone call yesterday so I was prepared before the withdrawal today. I was a little surprised, says Emilie Haavi to news. She had a great desire to be part of the European Championship squad for Norway. On Monday, she received the message that shattered her European Championship dream. EC squad Goalkeepers: Guro Pettersen (Vålerenga), Sunniva Skoglund (Stabæk), Aurora Mikalsen (Brann). Defense: Anja Sønstevold (Inter), Maria Thorisdottir (Manchester United), Tuva Hansen (Brann), Guro Bergsvand (Brann), Julie Blakstad (Manchester City), Synne Skinnes Hansen (Rosenborg), Maren Mjelde (Chelsea), Anna Jøsendal ( Rosenborg) Midfield: Guro Reiten (Chelsea), Ingrid Syrstad Engen (Barcelona), Vilde Bøe Risa (Manchester United), Amalie Eikeland (Reading), Lisa Fjeldstad Naalsund (Brann), Frida Maanum (Arsenal), Elisabeth Terland (Brann), Karina Sævik (Avaldsnes). Attacks: Ada Hegerberg (Lyon), Caroline Graham Hansen (Barcelona), Celin Bizet Ildhusøy (Paris Saint-Germain), Sophie Haug (Roma). – I still guarantee that I have done what I can so it is in a way a man’s opinion that has something to say in that situation. It’s weird, but I have to respect his choice in a way so I can disagree with that, says Haavi. After many years in LSK women, she took the step out in Europe and to Rome. The winter has been damaged, but back on the field she felt that she had something to contribute to the European Championships. – I have worked hard now to be allowed to join and then you are left and are very disappointed. The attacking player has 92 games for the national team and is now unsure of how the road will continue for Norway. – I do not think it is a decision I will make right now, but it may be that it is the last thing I have done on the national team. It is of course a little sad to think about when you have been part of that team for 12 years and played almost 100 games, says Haavi. NOT TAKEN OUT: Emilie Haavi and Elise Thorsnes were not part of the squad that will represent Norway during the European Championships. Photo: Terje Bendiksby / NTB Top scorer wreck Thorsnes has replaced goals for Vålerenga this season and is the top scorer in the Toppserien. – It is always like that with the players who are on the verge of joining, who have hopes of joining, but then you are not taken out, and of course you are disappointed. It is a completely natural reaction, but Elise took it in a good way, said Sjögren about the omission of the veteran, who is listed with 130 national team matches. Thorsnes says that she received the phone call about the wreck from Sjögren yesterday. She believes the message did not come as a shock. – I was actually prepared for it. I took it very well. I realized that when we were at the Algarve cup and had little playing time. When Ada also made a comeback, I realized that nothing happened. It did not come as a shock. The 33-year-old adds that it is better for a young player to get the chance than that she, as a veteran, should possibly be intended for a role on the bench. – I feel that I have performed and delivered well. But if I should not get a central role anyway, then it is better that they bring a young player. When you start coming at my age, it is better to realize that someone else can enjoy such a championship. Gets an expert role Despite the rejection, Thorsnes travels to England – as an expert for news. – It will be very nice. It has been on the cards since mid-April. I have been commenting on the national team for news a little earlier and it has been the plan for a long time if I am not taken out. – I’m not really very disappointed, I get to do something that is at least as fun. Had I been 20 years old, and not been to a championship before, it would have been a different thing, she adds. NEW JOB: Thorsnes will work as a football expert for news during the European Championships in England. Photo: Håkon Mosvold Larsen / NTB The national team manager reveals that they have a list of seven reserves if something should happen to players in the squad. – There is still a possibility if something should happen. Elise is on that list. There were some calls yesterday. It’s quite large, and it’s to cover all positions. Right now there are seven pieces on that list. You never know what’s going on. BLACK: On Tuesday, Sjögren presented Norway’s selection for next month’s European Football Championship Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB Medal goal At a press conference at Ullevaal Stadium, Sjögren selected 20 outfielders and three goalkeepers for the final game in England in July. Together, the Swede brought with him national team captain Maren Mjelde. Both Sjögren and Mjelde are clear on what the ambitions are for the championship. – We have set ourselves an ambitious goal of a medal. Setting us a tough goal is part of what motivates us, Mjelde said at the press conference. – We think it is an ambitious goal, but it is an optimistic and realistic goal if we hit on everything, Sjögren said. Back in the championship squad is Ada Hegerberg. Sjögren is aware that the medal goal is partly due to the star striker’s return. – Yes, I think that is a factor in that, and if we are to look at what everyday life many of the players have now, as opposed to what it looked like three years ago and before the last European Championships, there is a pretty big difference. We have players in some of the absolute best clubs in Europe. WITH: Ada Hegerberg. Photo: Stian Lysberg Solum / NTB Two without international matches with Sophie Roman Haug (Roma) and Anna Jøsendal (RBK) are new additions to the squad. – Sophie is a player who has an extreme expertise in her boxing game. And above all with the head game. She did a very good collection with U23 last April. When she scored three goals against Portugal. She has been good in Rome. She has not played that much, but she scores when she plays. – Jøsendal has been much injured before. Did a great gathering when she was with us last year. We see her as a wingback and a left winger. We have great faith in a good player, said Sjögren about the two national team freshmen. TAKEN OUT: Sophie Haug. Here from the time in LSK. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB Goalkeeper dilemma There is still great uncertainty about who will be Norway’s first goalkeeper during the championship. The resignation of Cecilie Fiskerstrand has created headaches for the national team management. Aurora Mikalsen, Guro Pettersen and Sunniva Skoglund are the goalkeepers who have been taken out. In total, the three have two international matches to refer to. – It is no secret that Cecile was our number one. The three we have here are good alternatives to stand in a championship. – All three have had a good period in the club lately. We will see, but most likely it is the one who starts on June 25, who starts the match against Northern Ireland, Sjögren said about the situation. The European Championship play-offs will be held in England from 6 to 31 July. Norway is in a group with Austria, Northern Ireland and the host nation England. You can watch the matches on news and TV 2.
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