The Norway team doctor issued a sharp denial regarding rumors of sickness in the squad. Manager Stale Solbakken had raised concerns after a 2-1 victory over Brazil in New Jersey. Striker Erling Haaland scored twice in that match, but defender Marcus Pedersen missed the fixture due to illness. Solbakken later noted that several players suffered from minor coughs and fevers after weeks of grueling travel.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to team doctor Ola Sand, the squad remains in good health before their crucial World Cup quarter-final clash against England in Miami. Sand told the Norwegian outlet Nettavisen that there was very little trouble despite the players living in close quarters for nearly six weeks. He stated plainly, "All players are healthy now. We are in control."
Based on recent team schedules, the Norwegian squad endured heavy travel across the United States. They journeyed more than 1,100 miles from Dallas to North Carolina before flying another 500 miles to New Jersey. Solbakken attributed the physical fatigue to airplane flights, changing rooms, and heavy air conditioning, rather than a serious disease outbreak.
The weather in Miami presents a different challenge for both nations on Saturday. Forecasters predict isolated thunderstorms and heavy heat reaching 35 degrees Celsius. This extreme temperature exceeds the standard threshold for athletic performance and will test the endurance of both squads. England previously faced intense heat in Atlanta and dealt with severe storm delays in Mexico City.