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Spain vs Norway LIVE: Haaland out of qualifier, De la Fuente takes charge of La Roja

talksport.com, 23 March 2023, 11:12
Norway will travel to face Spain without star man Erling Haaland for their opening Euro 2024 qualifier this weekend.

Haaland has been forced to withdraw from the Norwegian squad after sustaining a groin injury for Man City against Burnley in the FA Cup.

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The news will please Luis de la Fuente who will avoid facing the best goalscorer in Europe in his first game in charge of La Roja.

He took over from Luis Enrique who left his position as manager following Spain's early elimination from the World Cup in the round of 16 against Morocco.

Spain vs Norway: How to follow

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This Euro 2024 qualifier will be played on Saturday, March 25.

The Group A game will be played at Estadio La Rosaleda in Malaga and will kick off at 7:45pm UK time.

It will be broadcast live on Viaplay 2 with coverage beginning at 7:35pm.

Fans can subscribe to Viaplay for £14.99 per month and can watch the game on their TV or website.

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Spain vs Norway: What has been said?

Norway manager Stale Solbakken has revealed Haaland's reaction to having to withdraw from the squad for the qualifiers.

He said: "Erling took it hard when he realised that he could not fight for the team.

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"Fortunately, there is still plenty of self-confidence, talent and cohesion in this group to win points in the next matches.

"We are not going to hang on one millimetre, but continue our work to be maximally prepared for Saturday and Tuesday."

Spain vs Norway: Squads

Spain squad:

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Goalkeepers: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea), Robert Sanchez (Brighton) David Raya (Brentford).

Defenders: Jose Luis Gaya (Valencia), Alejandro Balde (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City), Inigo Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), David Garcia (Osasuna), Pedro Porro (Tottenham).

Midfielders: Rodri Hernandez (Manchester City), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad), Pedri Gonzalez (Barcelona), Gavi Paez (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain), Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid).

Forwards: Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Dani Olmo (Leipzig), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Bryan Gil (Sevilla), Mikel Oyazarbal (Real Sociedad), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Joselu (Espanyol), Gerard Moreno (Villarreal).

Norway squad:

Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland (Leipzig), Jacob Karlstrom (Molde), Egil Selvik (Haugesund)

Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford), Fredrik Bjorkan (Bodo/Glimt), Birger Meling (Rennes), Stian Gregersen (Bordeaux), Andreas Hanche-Olsen (Mainz), Marcus Pedersen (Feyenoord), Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund), Ken Strandberg (Valerenga), Leo Ostigard (Napoli)

Midfielders: Fredrik Aursnes (Benfica), Patrick Berg (Bodo/Glimt), Sander Berge (Sheffield United), Ola Brynhildsen (Molde), Mats Daehli (Nurnberg), Mo Elyounoussi (Southampton), Ola Solbakken (Roma), Morten Thorsby (Union Berlin), Kristian Thorstvedt (Sassuolo), Hugo Vetlesen (Bodo/Glimt), Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)

Forwards: Jorgen Strand Larsen (Celta Vigo), Alexander Sorloth (Real Sociedad)

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