Some of his passing technique reminds me of another light haired midfielder we had a decade ago
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Some of his passing technique reminds me of another light haired midfielder we had a decade ago
I really didn't think you meant that, by the way, but some fans do
Fairly optimistic for Norway now, we've been pretty bad since the 90s, and with Solbakken as coach, i think we'll do very well.
He did a good job at Copenhagen, and it's been in the cards that he would take over Norway at some point for a while.
Quite a few very good youngsters coming through now, and Håland plus Sørloth is a much better duo, if we play with 2, up front than we've had for ages.
Ninja edit: I still think Wolff Eikrem and Møller Dæhli could become good players for us, they've been pretty good since they left United. Good technique, passing and vision on both of them.
sorry for being a querulant, but if you have that kind of thread title, which I understand and support, at least install thread marks that say "15th birthday", "16th birthday" and so forth
I really didn't think you meant that, by the way, but some fans do
Fairly optimistic for Norway now, we've been pretty bad since the 90s, and with Solbakken as coach, i think we'll do very well.
He did a good job at Copenhagen, and it's been in the cards that he would take over Norway at some point for a while.
Quite a few very good youngsters coming through now, and Håland plus Sørloth is a much better duo, if we play with 2, up front than we've had for ages.
Ninja edit: I still think Wolff Eikrem and Møller Dæhli could become good players for us, they've been pretty good since they left United. Good technique, passing and vision on both of them.
Depends on the level I suppose, lets hope Ståle can get you qualification. The main issue he's had at FCK is that he's been a bit cautious with his tactics (sometimes overly cautious) but he's still a great manager. Can see there is a delicate balance to make that work with a Norway team that is stacked in attack but lacks a bit on the defensive end.
Best of luck to you
Berg has been very good in Norway this season but needs to go to a better club. As for Sørloth - 5 in 25 isn't that amazing granted, but if you change it to 4 goals and 2 assists in the last 6 - then it's suddenly very good. He had a poor start, but now he is starting to scored goals - and he has been much better than Haaland for Norway.
Norway lack a good central defender - Ajer is good, but he needs a solid partner, and right now - he doesn't have any. The fullbacks are also quite ok - Elabdellaoui (if he gets back after his fireworks-incident) and Meling are good enough for a team like Norway. But in central midfield - the best options together with Berge is in my opinion Normann, Sindre Tronstad and Morten Thorsby. Kristoffer Askildsen who has played quite a bit for Sampdoria at the age of 20 is also interesting.
The team is still too young - plain and simple, but it's a tremendously talented side where almost the entire core of the team is 20-24 years old. These are the ones I can think of who are 25 or younger and has been involved in the team in the last 6 months:
Ajer 24, Ryerson 23, Hanche-Olsen 24, Ødegård 23, Haaland 20, Sørloth 25, Berge 23, Thorstvedt 22, Berg 23, Thorsby 24, Normann 24, Hauge 20, Evjen 21, Strand Larsen 21, Tronstad 25, Askildsen 20, Børkeeiet 20
Seeing as our leagues are not too dissimilar we both know it's a big step to go from Scandinavia to somewhere else and perform.
I think there is some talent in the team coming through, it will be interesting to see who can make the steps and if Haaland will grow to become the main man for that team.
Best of luck in qualifying for the World Cup first and foremost.
Just highlights, but some nice highlights. I love this style of midfielders, think we have lacked that in the first team.
Looks like he is gliding around the pitch, Modric style. But this level looks way to easy for him now, needs a new challenge at u23
I love these kind of players. They make football look easy. He is a vit Modric-esque.
Hannibal is another one.
These things are actually the fundamental principles of playing in midfield to me. Moving the ball from back to front, from left to right, either by a number of short steps or a few large steps. It seems in this Opta era, people are now calling these guys ‘overrated’. People can only see ‘tackles + interceptions’ or ‘goals + assists’.
Music to my ears. Control is overrated now apparently.
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Silk. I see plenty of Scholes in his passing, but his dribbling is on another level. Another exciting young player who can hopefully make the steps needed to help the first team down the line
Probably my favourite of the midfield prospects that we have. He was hitting his stride towards the back-end of last year and he's looked even better since coming back from Norway.
His previous senior experience is definitely starting to show. The exact type of player we've lacked for a number of years now so hopefully he continues to develop.
His previous senior experience is definitely starting to show. The exact type of player we've lacked for a number of years now so hopefully he continues to develop.
Good times for Norway? This kid, Odegaard, Haaland...
neat touch and control, let's hoe he develops his defensive game and make can take the next step to U23 and then up to men, huge strides ahead of him but we have a player to look forward seeing there. Hopefully not another Mats Daehli.
He's looking very good thus far and I'm really looking forward to seeing him in the 23s next season.
The other thing about him that reminds me of Scholes is that when United create a turnover, he seems to always be available and in acres of space. He also has that ability when playing one-twos to instantly have 5 yards of space to the nearest defender. I think this is one of those un-coachable talents that you either have in your bag of skills or not. He seems to have the knack and I can't wait to see how he develops further.
He looks special. Wasn’t that impressed in his early outings, but he’s been getting better and better.
Looks like Modric regen player.
There's definitely similarities as far as profile goes. Hansen hopefully will develop to be a conductor from a deeper role in the first team in the mid to long-term.
Pure silk. Makes everything look so easy.
Type of player we miss in the first team
It's the lack of this kind of midfielder that is holding us back imo. We need someone who can get on the ball and dictate the pace of the game, so we're not just frantically chasing or desperately clinging on. It's the biggest failing of the current side and we'll never get to the next level until we find someone who can do it.
Suspect he’ll be considered the best youth prospect at the club sooner rather than later. Football is effortless to him.
The brilliant thing is, Zidan Iqbal is right up there with him.
Hansen-Aaroen is a special talent. And laughing at "(Norwegian - Age increases annually)".
Watching these highlight reels gives me the impression that u18 football is too easy for him.
I'm impressed.
Think he already is in that u18 team(considering Mejbri and Shoretire are in u23 now)
Has the feel of a player you can play in a variety of positions in midfield and otherwise.
Technically looks like he has quality. I think if he steps up to u23 level is will be interesting to see how he copes physically as that's the only thing that will hold him back. I've noticed he's the type of player who likes to keep the ball moving but much of his better work is done when he has the confidence to bring players on to him or carry the ball a few yards to open up space. In the upper to mens age group opposition players will be bigger, stronger and more physically fit. If he can still play the same game and continue to sharpen his touch and movement he should develop nicely. His awareness looks advanced for his years.
Next season will be interesting for him and will give us a much better idea of how he'll develop in my opinion.
Next season will be interesting for him and will give us a much better idea of how he'll develop in my opinion.
Agreed. Hopefully we can churn out that midfielder with Mejbri and he. Thought Gomes could turn into that player, but was rarely played in that position and is still playing as an attacker in men's football.
Been saying that for a while now. Let’s hope he and Hannibal can make that next step. If he starts proving to be too good then a loan to a
Good passing side is an option
I posted eadrlierabout whether he would be physically able to play at under 23 level. I expect him to grow but would that then affect his movement and ability to glide round the pitch as he does at the moment. Then I think of the tremendous players of similar stature - Modric, Foden, etc. Its a matter of wait and see. I hope the kid makes it as he genuinely looks an exciting prospect, more so then Hannibal I.m.h.o.
Yeah, Hannibal could be the one, maybe even Garner? Looks very comfortable on the ball and has a good range of passing. Already doing well at Forest, so might even find himself ahead of Mejbri in the queue?
Would say so( Garner) right now but Hannibal does look so classy and gildes across the turf. Would love to see him kick on
Seem to be pumping out talented midfielders on a conveyor belt at the moment. There's little I can add to this thread except that I find the Modric comparisons very apt. He's a very talented lad and in my opinion he's the best player in this U18 side, and I've said before I think it's a very good group.
I just hope Ole can get passed his love of 2 defensive midfielders at all times, as we have 2/3 young lads who could push for a first team place, but look to play rather than destroy.
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