Norway had several chances of qualifying for the Euros but they never lived up to their expectations. Haaland is the best striker in the world and Odegaard is a top midfielder and captain, for both the national team and one of the best teams in the Premier League. Norway is still managing to feed Haaland, with an insane 27 goals. What gives, terrible tactics or synergy issues?
I’ll just say this, if anyone wants to defend the Ghost of Norway and justify his ghosting for the NT, I’ll leave you this:
Lewandowski carried a bunch of Legia Warsaw nobodies to 2 Euros and 2 WCs. For the longest time, I have coined Poland as “Polandowski” because it was always Lewa and 10 idiots.
Bale took Wales to a Euro semifinals and a WC.
Paaland has no excuse when he has Odegaard right besides him. Two good players in a mediocre team is enough to qualify in tournaments. This is why he cannot be considered the GOAT of this upcoming generation. Great players carry their teams in major tournaments, Haaland is not a great player.