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Norwegian Legend John Arne Riise Believes Haaland’s Party with Manchester City Will Not Affect Scotland Match

Norwegian football legend John Arne Riise has opined that Erling Haaland’s celebration spree with the Manchester City team that won the European Champions League title for the first time since their inception in 2008 is no cause for worry ahead of their crucial match against Scotland. Speaking to reporters, Riise reaffirmed his faith in the professional attitude of Haaland and emphasized that he had experienced a similar situation after Liverpool’s stunning win in the Champions League in 2005, delaying his return to the national camp for celebrations.

Riise’s Experiences and Opinions

Recurring the tales of his experiences in 2005, Riise highlighted Age Hareide’s warning while he was being interviewed, “remember the national matches!” Riise said he only began his celebrations after the national match. Similarly, Riise believes that celebrating for a few days following a major achievement is natural in professional football players, and Haaland will do the same and will not allow it to affect his mindset for the upcoming match against Scotland.

Norway’s Recent Struggles on the Football Pitch

Although Norway has not yet achieved the potential that its current squad possesses, Riise expressed hope that the team would perform well collectively in the upcoming match. Riise emphasized that Norway could beat Scotland because of the world-class players such as Martin Odegaard, Erling Haaland, and the excellent performance of several other players in recent times.

Professional Upbringing and Mindset to Focus on the National Matches

Haaland’s professional attitude and focus on the upcoming game despite the celebratory hangover is a testament to his professional upbringing. The Norwegian striker has been renowned in the football industry for his incredible talent, hard work, and a professional mindset. With the support of former players like John Arne Riise, Haaland would be encouraged to rise to the occasion and lead his country in the upcoming match against Scotland, as he has done in his club matches.

The Final Verdict

Thus, although we cannot rule out the possibility of Haaland’s party with the Manchester City team affecting his form or focus, his mental strength, and professional approach have demonstrated that this is unlikely to happen. He is expected to lead his national team in the match against Scotland for a crucial victory in Euro 2024.