Manchester Metropolis: Erling Haaland ‘no completely different’ following responsible verdict

Manager Stale Solbakken tried to deflect questions, tersely saying Haaland was “excellent” and “scoring objectives” earlier than admitting he did miss one likelihood in opposition to Portugal he would usually have completed.

But requested if he needed to converse to the ahead due to the additional focus, Solbakken replied: “What we talk about is between him and me.”

Ajer did supply extra of an perception, saying Haaland remained absolutely targeted midway by means of this four-game Nations League window.

“He’s been precisely the way in which he is all the time the identical with the nationwide crew,” stated Ajer.

“He’s really targeted on the upcoming video games. I believe he is attempting to do the identical as everybody else, wait and see what the end result is – however proper now the primary focus is Wales tomorrow night time. That’s clearly been his method of doing it.”

Asked if he had seen a distinction in Haaland for the reason that information broke, 59-cap Ajer stated: “No in no way. Ever since I met him brings lot of vitality and pleasure to the group.

“The greatest praise I all the time give is that he hasn’t modified a bit from the second I met him despite the fact that he is the most important star on the planet proper now.

“He’s been precisely the identical the previous few days as properly which isn’t a shock for me.”