Odegaard’s transfer to Arsenal earns praise from Solbakken

Norwegian soccer coach Stale Solbakken, believes that Real Madrid’s decision to sell Martin Odegaard to Arsenal two years ago It was the best for the club and for the player himself. “It was very good for Martin’s development, and Real Madrid have managed without him. He has some very promising young midfielders, two Frenchmen who have done very well, and veterans who are maintaining their level. Selling him at that time was the right decision for the club and even more so for Martin.“, said.

Solbakken, whose team is in Marbella these days to prepare for the qualifying match for Euro 2024 against Spain, nevertheless believes that If Odegaard had stayed at Real Madrid, he could be captain like he is now at Arsenalwhere he has become one of the stars of the English league.

The Norwegian coach stressed that he has “alternatives” to cover the unexpected loss of his top star, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who left the concentration yesterday after not recovering from pubic discomfort and will not be able to play against Spain or three days later off Georgia.

Haaland’s absence does not change the plan to face Spain too much, although it does change the plan for the next match, assured Solbakken, who said he had three doubts in the starting eleven to play in Malaga in three days.

“I have heard that a Spanish television filmed the training, so I am not going to make it easy for them”declared when asked about a possible starting eleven in a press conference only for Norwegian journalists and broadcast by various digital media in that country.

Solbakken pointed out that he has drawn up a “plan” and that both the Real Sociedad striker, Alexander Sorloth, like Celta Vigo’s Jorgen Strand Larsen, can play a “central” role.

Apart from the City star, Norway lost center-back Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford) earlier in the week, also due to injury, but Solbakken has declined to call any player to replace them in the squad.