FAJAR.CO.ID, OSLO—Spain can lock in tickets for the 2024 European Cup from Group A early this morning when they visit Ullevaal Stadium to face Norway. Therefore, they don’t want to swallow bad results.
One of the concerns of La Roja, Spain’s nickname, is how to stop Erling Haaland. The Norwegian bomber continues to go crazy with Manchester City.
Spanish goalkeeper Unai Simon did not hide his concerns. Therefore, he told his team how to defend against the Manchester City goal machine.
“We see how decisive (Haaland) is in the penalty box in every game. Any ball that Haaland touches in the box can be a goal, whether it’s an aerial ball, a low ball, to the left foot or the right foot, he is a born goalscorer, ” said Simon, quoted from Goal.
Therefore, he emphasized that Haaland must be kept away from the penalty box.
“We will try to keep him away from the penalty box, as far as possible from our goal, and when he is in our area, make sure he doesn’t touch the ball – he has an unusual movement which makes it possible to score goals,” he explained.
Spain last faced Norway in March 2023 when Haaland was absent due to injury. At that time, they won. This time, the striker will try to avenge the defeat and maintain their hopes of qualifying for the Euros.
The 23-year-old has started his second season well with the Cityzens, scoring eight goals in 12 games in all competitions so far.
