The Eliteserien season has officially begun, and defending champions Viking faced a surprising defeat to HamKam, losing 2-1. This loss has raised concerns about Viking's performance, highlighted by TV 2 expert Jesper Mathisen calling for the team to invest financially in reinforcements, given the current team's struggles. Even with a challenging market, Mathisen emphasized the necessity for Viking to attempt to secure new talent to improve their attacking options.

Viking's lack of offensive threat was evident during the match, with their sole goal resulting from a dead ball situation rather than open play. Coach Morten Jensen acknowledged the absence of key players due to injuries, including Edvin Austbø and Peter Christiansen, who are crucial to their attacking strategy. Despite these setbacks, Jensen insisted that the team cannot attribute their poor performance solely to these missing players, indicating a deeper issue within the squad's confidence and playstyle.

Moving forward, the team must regroup and reassess their strategy, particularly in the attacking lineup, which has been notably lacking in efficiency and effectiveness. The performance of new starters, such as Iceland's Hilmir Mikaelsson, will need to be closely evaluated, as concerns were raised about his impact in the match. The upcoming games will be critical for Viking to restore their reputation as champions and build momentum for the rest of the season, especially in light of their current struggles and the expectations on their shoulders to recover from this loss.