Oliver Provstgaard relishes Erling Haaland test, says 'he has lost before' | OneFootball

Oliver Provstgaard is braced for a showdown with Erling Haaland as Denmark visit Norway, and the Lazio centre-back feels the Manchester City forward can be contained if his side get it right.

Since Alessio Romagnoli’s exit, the 23-year-old has been an automatic starter under Gennaro Gattuso while Diogo Leite settles, helping Lazio collect 13 points from 15 to share top spot with Inter and Roma.

He has been called up by Denmark alongside club team-mate Gustav Isaksen, while Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen withdrew through injury.

"Playing for the national team always comes with responsibility. Obviously, the bad news regarding Christensen means that my chances of playing are a little higher. My goal is simply to show what I can do. The matches ahead of us are the best of all because we will face the strongest players around. That’s what football is all about." He told TV2.dk.

Denmark open their UEFA Nations League campaign away to Norway on Thursday.

"It’s a challenge that still hasn’t been solved. I think he averages nearly a goal per game, but he has also lost before. As a team, it’s about finding a way around him. He’s much more than just a big striker."

Haaland has 62 goals in 55 caps for Norway, while Provstgaard has two senior appearances for Denmark after making his debut in March.

Source: The Laziali

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