Norway keen to avenge Portugal defeat
Norway suffered a 2-1 defeat against Portugal in the UEFA Nations League last week, but a chance to avenge that loss comes quickly with the two sides set to face off again on Monday (AEDT).
Norway has won just one of its three UEFA Nations League games during this international window, losing its other two matches, most recently 2-1 to Wales after Torbjorn Heggem was sent off early in the second half.
Its other defeat came against Portugal in the reverse fixture, with Jorge Jesus's side picking up a 2-1 win in Norway.
Norway coach Stale Solbakken acknowledged it could be harder to dominate away from home against Portugal, but he insists his players will not sit back at Estadio Do Dragao.
"We are not a low-block team. Always with our heads up, looking for the goal. I think the players also feel that we can take the game to Portugal's goal," he said.
"I have great respect for Portugal. The team is in the top two or top three in Europe at the moment.
"Portugal presses very well, with high intensity, and we have to think differently. In the first game, we managed to play through the central corridor, but now I think they will have a different plan. We have to be able to adapt to the circumstances.
"It was probably one of the best games we've ever played, in the first 60 minutes against Portugal. Hopefully, we can repeat that.
"Now it might be different, because Portugal are playing at home, but we'll give our best and see how far we can go."
