Bodo/Glimt have arrived in Italy and Kjetil Knutsen said the Norwegian players are ‘very happy’ to play at the Olimpico against Roma on Thursday.
The Norwegian champions stunned Roma in Norway two weeks ago, when Jose Mourinho’s men returned to the Italian capital with a 6-1 defeat in the bag.
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Mourinho has since made many changes at Trigoria and Knutsen expects ‘a different game’ from the Giallorossi this time around.
“The players are very happy to be in this stadium, to play at the Olimpico and in the Eternal City,” Knutsen said at a press conference.
“Despite the many commitments, they will give their best. They trained to raise their level even further.
“We studied them again, we expect a different game from Roma, but also from Bodo. I’m proud of my players, both young and old.
“Tomorrow, we will do our best to win and stay first in the group.”
Knutsen stressed his men are still planning to impose their style of play and hopes to ‘dictate the rules of the game’ at the Olimpico.
“Dominating doesn’t just mean scoring but also having the possession of the ball and dictating the rules of the game,” he added.
“We want to create a team identity that encompasses everyone; players, staff, managers, fans. We must confront ourselves to be able to create this ‘Bodo model’.”