Alexander Sørloth, an Atlético Madrid striker, addressed the media ahead of Norway's national team match against Switzerland on Tuesday, with national team coach Ståle Solbakken also speaking the day before the match at Ullevaal. Sørloth expressed concern about Rosenborg's performance, stating he follows the team closely but finds it difficult to watch their matches currently. Rosenborg has zero points after the first two matches of this year's Eliteserien and was recently knocked out of the cup by Bryne before the quarterfinals, losing its last chance to qualify for European cup qualification in 2026.
Solbakken was saddened by reading about the illness news from former national team player Petter Rudi, after Molde announced on Sunday evening that Rudi, who is currently a scout for the club, has ALS. According to Solbakken, he and Rudi were the only players from the last period under 'Drillo' who played in Norway. The exact date or timing of the match remains unspecified, the specific reasons behind Rosenborg's poor performance are unclear, the current medical condition or prognosis for Rudi beyond the ALS diagnosis is unknown, and what specific developments Sørloth is looking for in Rosenborg has not been detailed.
I follow as much as I can, but right now it's quite tough. It's tough to watch matches.
I can't quite see the development, and it has been a bit stagnant. Rosenborg is the only team I'm a supporter of, so it's tough to watch.
It was terrible to read. We had many durable duels and were the only ones from the last period under 'Drillo' who played in Norway. It was war every time.
I have great respect for him both as a person and a player, and he was one who made a lot of himself on the field, but was quiet and calm off it. I send all possible congratulations to him, and I know it's an impossible situation to put oneself in.