Manchester City loan midfielder Nipan talked about his comparison with Odgao. Neeppan moved to Manchester City from Rosenberg for £12.5 million this summer and was loaned to Middlesbrough, where he performed well in two substitutes. Before transfer...
Manchester City loan midfielder Nipan talked about his comparison with Odgao. Neeppan moved to Manchester City from Rosenberg for £12.5 million this summer and was loaned to Middlesbrough, where he performed well in two substitutes.
Before transfer to Manchester City, Nipan played 70 times for Rosenberg, scoring 14 goals. Nipan attracted the interest of all European clubs, and he was always compared with Odega, who is also a Norwegian midfielder.
Nipan said: "I didn't have a connection with him (Ordgao), but I remember when he debuted, around 2015, when I was a young player. He obviously became a role model for many Norwegian players at the time. You can see that he didn't go directly to Arsenal. He went through some ups and downs. So, you'll see, even players of that level, there will be some ups and downs. You just have to learn from everyone and try to copy what they do."
"I wouldn't say that this comparison is bad because it's an honor to compare with a great player like this. He's probably the best player Norway has ever had. So, it's great to get this comparison, but we're not the same type of players. To me, we're very different. We might be in a similar area in the midfield, but the style of the game Different. I'm sure not to be the next Odgao."
"I like to be active in the midfield, I like to hold the ball a lot, I like to create. Just give me the ball, that's what I want. I can not only attack, but also participate in defense."
"In Norway, I've always played in the midfield and you have to be active between two penalty areas. So, I'm the type of player. I like to help in defense, and I like to help in attack. I can play in the 8th or 10th. I don't want to say which position specifically. You just need to change your mindset a little bit."
"I have to be more steady when playing in the 8th, and maybe try some more adventurous moves when playing in the 10th. But I like to play in both positions. As long as I'm in the midfield, I feel like I'm in the position I should be."
