As he prepares to face Manchester United in the FA Cup on Sunday, the midfielder talks tactics, up and downs and being part of Norway’s ‘little golden generation’As Fulham finalise their preparations for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United in the fifth round of the FA Cup, Sander Berge is thinking about how to handle adversity. “It taught me a lot about myself,” the midfielder says, recalling how spirits could have sagged when he was part of unsuccessful fights for survival with Burnley and Sheffield United.“When you’re struggling every day it’s difficult. That’s a time to show character more than ever. You demand the ball, you take pride in going out there and showing you have the ability to stay at that level. It’s about who you want to be.” Continue reading...
Sander Berge, Fulham’s midfielder, discusses his role in the team and approach to football as Fulham prepares for the FA Cup match against Manchester United. Berge, who joined Fulham after previous spells with Sheffield United and Burnley, emphasizes the importance of physicality and aggression in modern football, particularly in the No 6 role. He highlights the influence of Norwegian players like Oscar Bobb, Martin Ødegaard, and Antonio Nusa, referring to them as part of a "golden generation." Berge, who began his career at Vålerenga and moved to Genk at 17, expresses confidence in Fulham's ability to succeed in the FA Cup.
