# Norway national football team developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-developments > Updated: 2026-10-12T21:15:00.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. Norway national team manager Ståle Solbakken has addressed the team’s recent performance following three consecutive losses in the Nations League. Despite the team sitting at the bottom of their group with three points from four matches, Solbakken defended the squad’s progress, suggesting they could have earned up to seven points based on their play against Denmark, Portugal, and Wales. Solbakken acknowledged increasing skepticism and noted that the period of euphoria following the World Cup has ended, stating the team must endure heightened scrutiny. In subsequent discussions, Solbakken highlighted the success of the club Bodø/Glimt, praising manager Kjetil Knutsen and the physical and tactical preparation of the players. He also specifically commended Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson, describing him as an “impressive player.” ## Claims - Norway national coach Stale Solbakken praised Borussia Dortmund player Julian Ryerson. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Bodø/Glimt's success is attributed to players being physically and tactically well-trained. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Kjetil Knutsen has been the manager of Bodø/Glimt since 2018. (corroborated by 5 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Stale Solbakken discusses Bodø/Glimt and praises Julian Ryerson Norway coach Stale Solbakken discusses Bodø/Glimt's success and praises Borussia Dortmund's Julian Ryerson ahead of their upcoming match. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stale-solbakken-discusses-bodglimt-and-praises-julian-ryerson ### 2026-10-05: Solbakken defends Norway after Nations League losses Norway manager Ståle Solbakken defends his team after three Nations League losses, while QPR shows defensive improvement compared to Leicester City's previous season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/solbakken-defends-norway-after-nations-league-losses --- Cite as: Norway national football team developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/norway-national-football-team-developments