Lyon forward not fit for crucial Group A game with PhilippinesHege Riise brushes off ‘speculation’ over rift with Barça player
Ada Hegerberg will not play in Norway’s must-win Women’s World Cup Group A game against the Philippines after failing to recover from a groin injury in time, coach Hege Riise said on Saturday.
The striker withdrew with a groin problem prior to kick-off in Norway’s goalless draw with Switzerland, which followed a shock 1-0 defeat to New Zealand in the tournament opener.
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