Denmark manager Brian Riemer has labelled Erling Haaland the premier striker in world football after the Manchester City superstar inspired Norway to a 3-2 Nations League victory. The Danish coach admitted that his side struggled to contain the clinical forward, who proved to be the difference-maker during a tightly contested Scandinavian derby in Oslo.
Erling Haaland continues to redefine the limits of modern goalscoring after another masterclass for Norway against Denmark. The Manchester City striker took his international tally to a staggering 64 goals in just 56 caps, prompting manager Stale Solbakken to describe his natural ability as something that simply cannot be coached.
Norway head coach Stale Solbakken revealed he met with new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca to discuss Erling Haaland's heavy workload. Following the striker's admission regarding mental fatigue after the World Cup, Solbakken warned that Haaland will urgently require rest in winter.
Norway captain Martin Odegaard reflected on his side's thrilling 3-2 victory over Denmark to kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign. The Arsenal playmaker highlighted the importance of starting with three points following their summer exploits while praising set-piece coach Pal Fjelde for preparing the winning goal.