In the run-up to the start of the Eliteserien season, I sent a few questions to promoted side Bodø/Glimt’s front man, Kristian Fardal Opseth. Here’s what he had to say ahead of his side’s first top flight game this weekend.
Which players are you most looking forward to facing this season?
I look forward to meeting Bismar Acosta from Brann. It will be a tough match between us, that’s fun.
Who do you think will challenge Rosenborg for the title?
Nobody. They are well settled.
How far up the table do you think Glimt can finish?
Our ambitions are to end on the upper half of the table. That’s our goal.
Do you feel you have unfinished business in Eliteserien after your time with Sogndal?
Yes, I do. I want to show myself. I have more confidence from Bodø/Glimt, and are allowed to show what I am made off.
Do you play Fantasy Football?
I always start with a team, but then I quit. I am such a bad loser.
Which Glimt players should fantasy managers keep an eye on?
Ulrik Saltnes and Amor Layouni can be a surprise. Also Martin Bjørnbak.
What have you been up to during the off-season? Holiday?
I went to Thailand and to Hamburg. In Hamburg I watched the World Championship in handball. Then I spent Christmas and New Years with my family.
Where’s the place to be on a Friday night in Bodo?
At home on the couch. (He said laughing). I actually don’t know. Maybe Hundholmen? I rarely go out.
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This is just my thoughts and observations after the first gameweek, please feel free to correct me as I'm likely wrong at points and to add to the discussion with your own observations 😀
Bonus points:
Last season we saw a few players that always seemed to mop up bonus even when not contributing much to the game from an FPL perspective, due to the man in the stand system. This was a useful little redemptive tool for several players, and on the hunt for more this season, after a bonus point in a 2-1 loss, could Kitolano be one after being a bonus point despite conceding twice? Another possible candidate for bonus magnet is Ejuke from Valerenga, collecting two bonus despite no attacking contributions.
Promoted teams:
Bodo/Glimt and IK got off to a flying Start (sorry for the pun, couldn't help myself) beating their teams 3-1 and 4-1 respectively, with BG's performance a more noteworthy achievement as Lillestrom are being tipped to be one of the better performing teams this season. Attacking options look plentiful in both sides, with several budget mids (Kabran, Sigurdarson, Saltnes) and forwards (Opseth, Floki) to pick from. Whilst BG have not much of a platform to build from in terms of fixtures, some returns look inevitable, and IK Start have a DGW in the works soon which should further boost their prospects as picks.
Bendtner alternatives (A knee jerk):
The season opened with several striker options for many teams getting decent hauls, but unfortunately for patrons of the Lord, he was not one as RBK blanked playing a tough S08. This could be the sign that those willing to go without Bendtner have been hoping for; he could be replaceable yet.