[ESPNSoccernet]Champions League Guide——Rosenborg
Nick Bidwell and Kevin Palmer
Norwegian champions
Champions League pedigree: Quarter-finalists 1997
The Star Man - Harald Brattbakk
Excellent finisher, who in two spells and a decade leading the Rosenborg line has piled up over 150 domestic League goals. Pacy, intelligent and an ever-willing runner. Early in his career, critics thought he was too lightweight to be a success. They were wrong.
At his most dangerous when bursting forward from deep positions or from the wings, especially the left. Now aged 33, he enjoyed his best night in Europe back in the 1996-97 season, scoring in Rosenborg's famous 2-1 win against AC Milan at the San Siro.
Has also played for Kolstad and Bodo-Glimt in Norway and Celtic.
The Weak Link - The back four
Rosenborg's veteran central defenders Christer Basma (32) and Erik Hoftun (35) may have all the experience in the world and remain great competitors and strong in the air. However, their lack of mobility should have the alarm bells ringing. Coach Ola By Riise might bring in the quicker Vidar Riseth instead of one of them.
High-energy right-back Roar Strand loves to get forward but at times his distribution lets him down. New left-back, the Swedish international Mickael Dorsin is a far more polished attacking force - not surprising for a former midfielder - though he needs to rebuild his confidence after failing to win a regular berth at French club Strasbourg and being left out of Sweden's Euro 2004 squad.
The New Face - Thorstein Helstad
The square-shouldered Norwegian national team striker recently agreed to return to his homeland after three years in Austrian football with Austria Wien. Cost Rosenborg only ｣450,000, which should prove a bargain.
A front-man of no little pace, power and directness, he first made a name for himself at the Brann Bergen club in the 2000 season, topping the domestic scoring charts with 18 goals. Shortly afterwards, he said yes to an offer from Austria Wien, subsequently helping them claim the Austrian league title in 2003.
Capped 14 times by Austria - with six goals to his account - the 27-year-old should be a fine foil for Brattbakk.
The Coach - Ola By Riise
Former Rosenborg assistant-coach who was appointed to replace Aage Hareide when the latter quit in the autumn of last year to take over the Norwegian national team.
By Riise is nothing less than a Rosenborg legend, having starred in goal for the Trondheim club for 18 seasons (1977-95). He holds the record for appearances in the Norwegian First Division (346).
Would have won many more than 25 senior caps for Norway if the ex-Tottenham keeper Erik Thorstvedt was not around at the same time.
Verdict: Have surprised many an unsuspecting Champions League opponent but not this time.
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冠军联赛球队介绍——罗森博格
上赛季国内联赛成绩：挪威超级联赛冠军
冠军联赛最佳战绩：96-97赛季进入四分之一决赛
以下（ ）内的数字为译者补充的该球员报名号码
明星球员：哈拉尔多・布拉特巴克（22）
一名兼备速度、头脑和顽强斗志的优秀射手。先后两度加盟罗森博格队，并效力长达十个赛季，在国内联赛中攻入超过150球。在其球员生涯的早期，曾有人怀疑他单薄的身体会阻碍他获得成功，但事实证明他们的想法是错误的。
这位33岁的老将最具威胁的是从后排或边路突然杀出，特别是在左边路。96-97赛季中，他的进球帮助球队在圣西罗球场以2：1战胜AC米兰队，那也是他的经典之作。他还曾经为凯尔特人等俱乐部效力。
薄弱环节：后防线
罗森博格队拥有经验丰富的中后卫——32岁的克里斯特・巴斯马（5）和35岁埃里克・霍夫岑（3）。他们身经百战，却依然状态出众，特别是空中优势明显。但他们缓慢的移动可能会使球队面临危机，这时主教练奥拉・比・里瑟可能会用速度较快的比达尔・里塞特（10）换下其中一人。
右边后卫罗阿・斯特兰德（6）精力充沛，喜欢压上助攻，但有时在体力分配上可能会出现问题。新的左边后卫，瑞典球员迈克尔・多尔辛（33）过去曾司职中场，所以感觉上更像是一名进攻球员。由于他在法甲俱乐部斯特拉斯堡没能打上主力，又落选了瑞典国家队的04年欧洲杯大名单，他还需要重拾信心。
新面孔：索斯泰因・海尔斯塔德（24）
这位膀大腰圆的挪威国家队前锋，曾在奥地利联赛的奥地利维也纳队效力了3年。最近他回到挪威，以区区45万英镑的转会费加盟罗森博格队。
他是一名既有速度又有力量，而且勇往直前的前锋。他成名于2000赛季，当时他在布兰恩俱乐部以18粒进球位居国内联赛射手榜榜首。之后，他接受了奥地利维也纳俱乐部的邀请，并帮助该队在2003年获得了奥地利甲级联赛的冠军。
同时，在他为国家队效力的14场比赛中，也有6球进帐。这位27岁的球员，应该可以成为布拉特巴克的好搭档。
主教练：奥拉・比・里瑟
去年秋天，在原主教练阿格・哈莱伊德正式离任，执掌挪威国家队帅印之后，原助理教练里瑟被任命为新任主帅。
比・里瑟是罗森博格俱乐部历史上的传奇巨星。他在1977到1995年的18年间作为门将，一直效力于这支位于特隆海姆的球队，并保持着挪威顶级联赛346场的出场纪录。
另外，要不是因为在同一时代还有前热刺门将埃里克・索斯特维德，他代表挪威成年国家队出场将不仅仅只有25次。
结论：虽然他们曾经在冠军联赛中让许多对手大吃一惊，但这一幕在本赛季不会重演。
信息来源：http://soccernet.espn.go.com/feature?id=309594&cc=4716
[此贴子已经被作者于2004-9-27 10:27:43编辑过]
