Norway's internationals experienced a mixed week of European club action from 19 to 23 October, with results ranging from wins to heavy defeats ahead of a key home qualifier. Julian Ryerson played the full 90 minutes in Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 Champions League victory over Sabah FA on Tuesday 20 October.
Martin Ødegaard started for Arsenal, providing an assist before being substituted in the 85th minute of their 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Antonio Nusa started for RB Leipzig in their 4-1 loss to Real Madrid the same day, while Erik Botheim played 63 minutes for Viking in a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
Thursday's fixtures
On Thursday, Jørgen Larsen came off the bench in the 61st minute for Crystal Palace in their 2-2 Europa League draw with Beşiktaş. Thelo Aasgaard played the full match for Anderlecht, picking up a booking in their 3-0 win over Jagiellonia.
These matches provide the national team coach with a final look at his players before a key qualifier. Norway host Wales on 14 November in a game that takes on added significance following a tough autumn. The national team has lost its last three matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Portugal last week. This forms part of a poor run of just one win in the last four matches, with three defeats and no draws.
The form of key men will be critical. The focus now turns to who will be ready to reverse the trend when Wales visit in three weeks.
