The leadership structure at Rosenborg includes coach Alfred Johansson and sporting director Alfred Finnbogason, who was hired in January. Finnbogason still has confidence that Johansson is the right man for the club. Johansson responded to the pressure by saying he is not satisfied with the results or performances so far this year.
He said he does not focus on the pressure around him and acknowledged the internal trust from the board, leadership, and player group is positive. External criticism has mounted, with prominent Rosenborg supporter Alexander Larsen telling NRK that he believes Johansson should no longer coach Rosenborg, and former Rosenborg player Steffen Iversen believes Johansson must go. Rosenborg captain Jonas Svensson said he is not sleeping well at night.