The desire for more playing time is said to have been the reason for the transfer from Genoa to Cremonese in Serie A and more playing time has been given. – National team manager for Norway Ståle Solbakken has been clear that he will only select players for the World Cup squad who regularly play at a high level.
Morten Thorsby got on the scoresheet in the morning, but the goal was only a consolation goal as Cremonese lost 1-2 to Atalanta in Serie A away at Gewiss Stadium.
Morten Thorsby shows class!
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On Monday, the Norwegian played his first game after transferring from league rival Genoa. Thorsby was in the starting line-up, but had to watch Atalanta take a 2-0 lead in the first half.
Three minutes into injury time, the midfielder made it 1-2. He took down a cross with his chest in Atalanta’s penalty area and sent a volley into the far corner.
Cremonese are in 16th place in Serie A after 24 league rounds – five points above the relegation zone. Atalanta are seventh in the table.
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