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– I think it sends a very wrong signal, says Dag-Eilev Fagermo.
VALLE / INTILITY ARENA (Nettavisen): Dag Eilev Fagermo expressed his opinion on the situation in the national team, when internal problems reached their peak in November with clashes within the squad and external leaks to the press.
Fagermo was clear then how he himself would handle the situation and who he himself would choose as heir to Lars Lagerbäck. Since then, it has been confirmed that Ståle Solbakken will lead Norway in their quest to qualify for the European Championship and World Cup, and Fagermo tells Nettavisen about a change he has already noticed between the two coaches.
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– I think it’s very good, the best job we could get. Also the fact that he is Norwegian, because it is like with the development of the player, very good development of the coach. Solbakken’s results speak for themselves, so I think it’s very good for the national team. I’m happy about that, Fagermo tells Nettavisen.
And add:
– As long as Solbakken is available on the market, I think it is correct. It was an unfortunate situation for the national team with the crown and all that, but still I think that’s exactly what the NFF is doing now. Create new enthusiasm, hope, and faith. Now you must not eliminate the Lillestrøm players, but eliminate the Vålerenga players, you can quote me on that, he says with a twinkle in his eye.
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On Monday, it emerged that Solbakken broke his entry quarantine when the new national team coach went to Briskeby Stadium on Sunday night to see Ham-Kam against Lillestrøm in the Obos league.
Therefore, the incoming director of the national team was unable to see the big showdown between Vålerenga and Rosenborg at the Intility Arena on Monday night, but Fagermo still appreciates the commitment to Solbakken.
– Ståle sent me a message that he was going here for the match. I congratulated him.
– Was the previous boss rarely in the Norwegian matches?
– He was never here. I mean, it sends a very wrong signal. For the Norwegian football product, you have to be in the stadium and show that the Norwegian Elite Series is important. Solbakken has learned from the mistakes that have been made before.
Vålerenga beat Rosenborg in the important medal match after scoring from Aron Dønnum on Monday night.
See Åge Hareide’s reaction to the controversial incident in the final minutes of the loss to Vålerenga at Intility Arena:
Åge Hareide also emphasizes the importance of the presence of a coach from the national team, something in which he himself has a lot of experience.
– I think there are very good chances for at least the play-off, says Hareide when he appears in the qualifying group against Norway.
– It is important to see that way. The level will only be higher, adds the RBK manager that the manager of the national team wants to watch matches in the Elite Series.
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