Norway Coach Reveals Fitness Fears Behind Haaland Substitution vs England

Norway manager Stale Solbakken says he had no choice but to withdraw Erling Haaland during extra time in the 2-1 loss to England. He explained that Haaland was exhausted and suffering a dead leg by the second half. Solbakken added that the Manchester City striker had given his all, scoring seven goals in five World Cup games before being replaced by Jørgen Strand Larsen. With Haaland on the bench, England held on through Jude Bellingham’s equaliser and extra-time winner to reach the semi-finals. The coach admitted he might have made the switch ten minutes earlier but praised Haaland’s tournament performance and said fatigue was inevitable after such a gruelling run.

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