Jorgen Strand Larsen (Halden, 2000),Groningen signed in 2022 in exchange for 12.4 million euros was probably the great commitment of Luís Campos as he passes through Celta.
“My goal is to find young values for the world, which can be sold in the future for much more money And thus be able to buy better players the following year to be able to build larger teams, “said the sports exassor of the Vigo team.
My goal is to find young values for the world, which can be sold in the future for much more money
Time, at least with Strand Larsen, has proved him right. The transfer of the Norwegian attacker, Sceding at the Wolverhampton With mandatory purchase option, will leave about 27 million euros This summer in the clubs of the club. 15 more than it cost.
A 'JSL' had a hard time adapting to Molineux. In his first seven games he only scored one goal. “I had difficult months. I was injured and did not mark. So are things. The performance goes up and down, “he acknowledged.
I had difficult months. I was injured and did not mark. So are things
However, coinciding with the arrival on the bench of Vítor Pereira In mid -December, his performance took off. So much so that he has already overcome the 13 goals he scored last season with Celtaand has matched the 14 that he achieved in 2021-22 Con El Groningen and La Eredivisiethe best record in his career to date. “Larsen is improving because he has adapted better to the Premier League thanks to his work”, Recognize the coach of the 'Lobos'.
This is the fight for the 'Pichichi' in the Premier
- Wrong (Liverpool) —> 28 Goles
- Isak (Newcastle) —> 23 Goles
- Haaland (man. City) —> 21 Goles
- Wood (Nott. Forest) —> 20 goles
- Mbumo (Brentford) —> 19 goles
- Warned (Brentford) —> 19 Goles
- Watkins (Aston Villa) —> 16 goles
- Palmer (Chelsea) —> 15 goals
- Cunha (Wolverhampton) —> 15 sips
- Beach Larsen (Wolverhampton) —> 14 Goles
- MATETA (Crystal Palace) —> 14 sips
He has one more day – they receive Brentford – to overcome: “I have not changed anything, just be myself, maintain a positive attitude and a constant smile”says the former Celta, key for the Wolverhampton to escape the descent with a streak of six consecutive victories … in which the Nordic 'tank' scored six goals.
In the 'Top 5' of Using Players of the Premier
His goals have not gone unnoticed. “We need to talk more about Strand Larsen,” Recognize the ‘BBC’. “His play on his back, his first touch and his controls were superb”, The mythical assured Alan Shearer After his goal in the victory over the IPSWich (1-2). THE PORTAL 'Hayters'It was a step further and included him, prostitute a Jacob Murphy, Consa, Iwobi y Damsgaard, Among the 'Five most undervalued players in the Premier'.
The Strand Larsen performance chart.
No one, to tell the truth, has Best percentage of success (62.96%) in the Premier shots at the door (34 of 54) and only Chris Wood (0.27) exceeds Its effectiveness ratio in goals per shot (0.25). “I am happy with my number of goals this season, but above all, with the importance they have had. The vast majority have arrived at crucial moments: They have served to win or advance and that, in full struggle for the descent, has meant a great relief, “he confesses.
I am happy with my number of goals, but above all, with the importance they have had. The vast majority have been crucial
A 'metamorphosis' that would not be understood without the figure of Steve Bull. “A few weeks ago I visited the template and Vítor Pereira asked me to talk to Strand Larsen. We talked 15 minutes and gave him a advice: 'You have to be more selfish. Everyone tries to score the perfect goal, but that does not exist. What exists are goals and you are a striker, so people expect that from you. I think it had effect “, Bull assures, which, as time for the Wolverhampton He scored 306 goals in 561 games.
Vítor Pereira asked me to talk to Strand Larsen. We talked 15 minutes and gave him a advice: 'You have to be more selfish
Strand Larsen has demonstrated a great understanding with Cunha, especially, but also with Sarabia, Bellegare and Munetsi: “If I scored all the balls I receive, I would have reached 30 goals this season. It's something I want to improve for next year. ”
“Every striker wants to reach double digits in their first season in a new team. I'm happy, but I want more because I know I can achieve it “insists 'JSL'. The Norwegian is still determined to give the reason to Luís Campos … even with time.
