Solbakken defends Norway after Nations League losses

Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken addressed the team's recent performance following three consecutive losses in the Nations League. Despite sitting at the bottom of their group with only three points from four matches, Solbakken defended the squad's progress, noting that they could have earned up to seven points based on their performances against Denmark, Portugal, and Wales.

Solbakken expressed awareness of the growing skepticism surrounding the team, stating that the period of euphoria following the World Cup has passed and that critics are now more visible. He emphasized that the team must endure this scrutiny and continue their current trajectory.

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