Norway captain Martin Odegaard addressed reporters alongside manager Stale Solbakken ahead of Thursday evening's UEFA Nations League Group 4 opener against Denmark. The fixture marks Norway's return to Ullevaal Stadion following their historic World Cup quarter-final campaign in North America.
Despite enduring an injury-disrupted year, the Arsenal midfielder confirmed he is back in top physical shape.
Odegaard highlighted the squad's tactical growth and self-belief as major assets entering League A.
Looking ahead to Norway's upcoming double-header against Portugal, Odegaard reflected on his personal connection with Cristiano Ronaldo. Having made his Real Madrid debut years ago by coming on as a substitute for the Portuguese superstar, the Norwegian midfielder voiced immense admiration for his career.
Odegaard stressed that testing himself against Ronaldo on the international stage remains a special milestone.
"What do I think of his career? I think everyone here agrees that it's been absolutely insane," Odegaard said. "I learned a lot from him."
Turning his attention to Thursday's derby, Odegaard emphasized the significance of facing regional rivals Denmark and Sweden. He stated th...