(Dagbladet): The Norwegian guys did the job against Malta, but did not get the help they needed in the settlement between Croatia and Bulgaria last night. If the former had given point, we had been EM clear.
Now we have to win against Italy in Rome on Tuesday if we are to take us directly to the EC in France next summer. There will be no easy task – something also coach the coaching staff are aware of. Although Italy is already EM clear.
– This is probably the hardest away game we could have. We must only take account of us first as last, says Høgmo at a press conference before leaving for Italy Sunday.
Many believe today’s Italy team is the worst we have seen in a long time. Yet there is no reason to take lightly the opponent, it is Høgmo clear. For Italy has not lost at home for a long, long time.
– Today Italy team is difficult to rate because they have had many strong teams throughout the ages. But they have an ability to remain at a high international level regardless players which line the team. They also very much routine. Nobody has beaten Italy at home since the 90s, it says it all, says Høgmo.
He asserts that defense game is important.
Teams Captain per ciljan skjelbred trampled yesterday ugly over against Bulgaria, but continued and was substituted after an hour. This says Høgmo about his condition Sunday
– It could be a race against time, he got a good punch.
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