Erling Haaland has apologised for Norway’s 5-1 defeat to Austria within the Nations League on Sunday, branding the efficiency as “far too unhealthy.”
Haaland served as Norway’s captain within the absence of Martin Ødegaard, who suffered an ankle harm throughout final month’s worldwide break.
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Ståle Solbakken’s aspect appeared to proceed their unbeaten begin within the Nations League however Austria’s Marko Arnautovic netted twice, with Philipp Lienhart, Stefan Posch and Michael Gregoritsch additionally discovering the again of the web to compound Haaland and Norway’s distress in Linz, Austria.
Alexander Sørloth Thirty ninth-minute strike proved to be little greater than a comfort for the Scandinavian aspect and Haaland took to Instagram to apologise.
“Sorry everybody, this was far too unhealthy on my half,” he stated.
“In November, we go for six factors.”
The Manchester Metropolis striker was additionally criticised after he declined to reply any questions from Norwegian press after the sport.
Nonetheless, the stand-in captain was supported by his teammate Sander Berge following their heaviest defeat since 2017.
“He has each proper to do this,” the Fulham midfielder stated.
“You possibly can really feel the frustration now. We’re a crew in there, we stand in ups and downs regardless. Crucial factor is that we’re united.”
