Erling Haaland received backlash after he chose not to interact with young fans in Norway following their defeat against Scotland. This added to the criticism he faced for avoiding the media after the game. Haaland’s decision to ignore the kids, who were eagerly chanting his name, led to loud boos from the disappointed fans. It would have been a simple gesture for Haaland to spend a few minutes signing autographs and posing for pictures, just like his teammates did. However, there might be some justification for his behavior. Haaland, at just 25 years old, realises that it may be a while before he gets the opportunity to play in a major tournament. With Norway’s poor performance and their bleak chances of qualifying for the European Championship next summer, questions have been raised about the future of their manager, Stale Solbakken. The Norwegian press even questioned whether the job itself is cursed or if the wrong managers have been chosen. Another reason for Haaland’s frustration was being substituted in the 84th minute, when Norway was leading 1-0. Lyndon Dykes, the QPR striker who had an impressive season in the Championship, stole the spotlight by equalizing in the 87th minute and then assisting the winning goal less than two minutes later. It was unexpected to see Dykes outshine Haaland, who is hailed as one of the best No. 9s in the world. Dykes jokingly downplayed the suggestion that he was the better player, acknowledging Haaland’s talent and expressing his admiration for him. Scotland captain Andy Robertson also praised Dykes for his hard work throughout the game, despite not getting many opportunities to shine until the final 10 minutes. Scotland, under the management of Steve Clarke, have been consistently impressive and are building a sense of momentum and magic within the team. It seems like Scotland’s time to shine, just like Wales and Northern Ireland in recent years. If Scotland can win their next two matches against Georgia and Cyprus, they have a chance to qualify for Euro 2024 alongside the best players in Europe. However, Haaland will not be a part of that journey.
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