Rosenborg captain: 'I am damn tired of it' after another dismal defeat

Rosenborg's captain, Ole Selnæs, has voiced his deep frustration with the team's abysmal start to the season, particularly after a humiliating 0-3 defeat against reigning champions Viking. "I am damn tired of it, of course," Selnæs stated bluntly when pressed about the constant questions surrounding the team's struggles. This sentiment reflects the growing despair within the squad and among the fanbase as another season appears to be slipping away.

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No, I am damn tired of it, of course.

The statistics paint a grim picture. Rosenborg's away form has been particularly dire, with no victories on the road since September 2025. This season, they have yet to score a single goal in their four away fixtures. Their overall offensive output is equally concerning; with only three goals in the first seven league matches, the club is experiencing its worst scoring record since 1977. This dismal performance has left them languishing near the bottom of the Eliteserien table, accumulating a mere five points.

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It feels like shit, then. But that's life. It's part of being a football player. Sometimes it goes up, and sometimes it goes down, and now it's a period where you have to stand and answer a lot of shit. It's not what you want, but that's life.

Selnæs acknowledged the team's self-inflicted predicament, particularly the disastrous start against Viking where they conceded two goals within the first 15 minutes. "It is a terrible situation we put ourselves in," he admitted, highlighting a lack of preparedness despite discussing Viking's known strengths, such as their effectiveness from corners. The captain's candidness underscores the internal recognition of the team's shortcomings.

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It is a terrible situation we put ourselves in. Then it is incredibly tough, so it is very disappointing.

Despite the bleak outlook, Selnæs maintains that a turnaround is possible, though he stresses it will require immense effort. "It is fully possible, but it will not happen by itself," he asserted. However, the question of whether Rosenborg can avoid relegation looms large, with some doubting their current form. The team's stated goal of finishing in the top four to secure European qualification seems increasingly distant, making the upcoming matches critical for salvaging their season. The atmosphere in the dressing room is described as deeply disappointed, a sentiment Selnæs readily shares, admitting it's difficult to recall a tougher period in his career.

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No, I don't think so. We have talked a lot about that their perhaps biggest weapon is the corner, and then 30 seconds go by and they score on a corner, so... it's simply just too bad.