I really think some of you need to give รdegaard the respect he deserves for that performance against Brazil.
Not every midfield masterclass is about goals, assists or flashy highlights. Sometimes it's about taking control of a game before it even has the chance to become chaotic, and that's exactly what he did from the very first whistle.
He dropped deep, demanded the ball constantly and dictated the tempo. Brazil are at their most dangerous when they can play at a high intensity and overwhelm teams early, but รdegaard simply refused to let that happen. He slowed the game down when it needed slowing, sped it up when the moment was right and made sure Norway always had control in midfield.
I know people still judge him like the old No.10 who lived around the edge of the box, but that's not his role anymore. His game has evolved. He's now the player who makes sure the entire team functions, controls possession and keeps everything ticking.
Norway's historic win wasn't just about the goals. It was built on control, and รdegaard was the biggest reason they had it. Give the captain the respect he has earned.
It's been a really tough season for Martin Odegaard. Horrible, unfortunate injuries. In and out of the team, constantly being questioned. He'll admit it himself that at times he hasn't been at his best when he has been fit and available.
But that cameo today off the bench, that assist for Trossard.... The way he took responsibility, went and got the ball, broke the game open and made the decisive moment happen. Outstanding.
A captain's moment when his team needed him the most. You could see what it meant to him.