Norway head coach Ståle Solbakken has said his side needs to tone things down, according to a VG report published on Monday. The remark, carried in the Norwegian outlet's headline, comes as discussion around the national team and his use of Erling Haaland gathers pace.
The wider coverage suggests the debate is not confined to one voice. Dagbladet published a response describing a related piece as thin, while NRK reported that Bodø/Glimt coach Kjetil Knutsen raised alarm ahead of Solbakken's decision on Haaland. Aftenposten, meanwhile, quoted a reaction to the squad selection calling part of it somewhat unrealistic.
TV 2 also weighed in, reporting on a factor that could hand Norway a significant advantage at the European Championship. Taken together, the reports point to a busy news cycle around the national team rather than a single settled story.
Solbakken's call for restraint appears aimed at lowering the temperature around a squad that is drawing close attention from several Norwegian outlets at once. The VG headline frames his message as one of moderation, though the report itself was not available in full.
What to watch next: whether Solbakken confirms his choice regarding Haaland, and how the Norwegian media response develops once the squad decision is made public.