Haikin confirmed in Norway plans as Germany loom
NFF confirm Haikin is in the national team plans
The Norwegian Football Federation has written to UDI confirming that goalkeeper Nikita Haikin "is part of the national team's plans" (1). The letter puts the federation's position on the record, tying Haikin's residency application directly to his role in Ståle Solbakken's squad. Specifics on when he might be called up are still unknown.
Germany could face Norway in the knockouts, and Neuer sees Haaland
Germany are preparing for France in the round of 16, but Norway are the alternative opponent (2). If the bracket flips, Manuel Neuer would duel Erling Haaland. Your team have not been in a World Cup knockout match since 1998. First, though, Iraq on matchday one.
Sources
- 1. aftenposten.no — NFFs brev til UDI: «Haikin inngår i planene til landslaget»
- 2. aftenposten.no — Tyskland «regner med» Frankrike – men det kan bli Norge