Former Norway coach Egil Olsen could not believe his eyes after Erling Haaland performance in the 0-0 draw with Kazakhstan in the UEFA Nations League was unbelievably poor.
The Manchester City forward has made a hot start to the season, scoring seven goals in three Premier League games before the international break for the UEFA Nations League.
The first game, the “Vikings” team visits Kazakhstan and is expect to win easily with a top-notch squad that, in addition to Haaland, also includes Martin Odegaard, the team captain from Arsenal, and Alexander Sørloth, the striker from Atletico Madrid.
However, the team failed to score in this game, which was contrary to their performance during their initial spell with the club. Olsen admitted that he was very disappoint with Haaland’s performance.
“We have two world-class players in the team,” Olsen said. “Erling Braut Haaland has been incredibly underperforming, one of the worst performances I’ve ever seen.”
“Martin Odegaard has had some flashes but I’ve seen him do better. To get a point is really bad.”
“No other team in this group will สมัคร ufabet drop points against Kazakhstan.”
For Norway, they will return home to Austria, who drew with Slovenia in their second leg on Monday.
Haaland may not have the same comforts with Norway as he does at his club, but alongside Odegaard, they’re consider two of the most gifted Norwegian players in recent times. Despite their talent, a spot in a major tournament still eludes them, a goal both are eager to achieve.