Odegaard condemns Silva over late challenge in Norway defeat | OneFootball

Martin Odegaard condemned Bernardo Silva after a late challenge during Norway’s Nations League defeat, leaving the captain concerned about an ankle knock.

The flashpoint came in the closing minutes at Ullevaal Stadium, long after Odegaard had released the ball, in a match Norway lost narrowly despite Erling Haaland scoring. “It doesn't belong on a football pitch. It's a shame that people behave like that. It's a head fog from him. Just kicks me down long after I've played the ball away. I don't understand what he's doing,” he said, speaking to TV2.

Odegaard added that Silva offered no apology. “You have to ask him. I don't know what he's doing,” he said.

The Portuguese camp played down the incident. “Which tackle? That's football, my friend,” Silva told Nettavisen, while goalscorer Goncalo Ramos said such physical moments happen in every match.

The immediate concern is the extent of damage to Odegaard’s ankle. He could not join a late corner as Norway chased an equaliser, remaining in the centre circle. Head coach Staale Solbakken now faces the prospect of being without his captain for upcoming matches against Wales and the return leg against Portugal. “I hope not, but I got a knock on the ankle there, so it probably won't be good tonight,” Odegaard said.

Source: Goal.com

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