Substitution before kick-off: mega fuss about Norwegian superstar Hegerberg

class=”sc-29f61514-0 icZBHN”>

Where is Ada Hegerberg (28)? The Norwegian superstar is suddenly absent from the field as the World Cup match in Hamilton against Switzerland gets underway. Sophie Roman Haug (24) is now playing in the storm in the short term. The TV image shows Hegerberg marching back into the dressing room when it erupts outside on the field.

Huge vortex around Hegerberg. The world footballer of 2018 does not kick against the national team. She was in the starting eleven, was rather normal in the warm-up and also in the national anthem. Then she just walks away.

TV footage later shows that Hegerberg was also present at the warm-up before kick-off, in a circle with the other players. But then an attendant comes and taps her on the shoulder, after which she runs away. The teammates look at her in disbelief.

It’s a scene rarely seen before. Is it really an insane protest against national coach Hege Riise? After the surprising initial bankruptcy against New Zealand, Zoff was rumored to be standing between the six-time Champions League winner and the coach.

The Norwegian FA then announced during the game that Hegerberg had injured his groin during the final sprint in the warm-up. A slight tug that could have resulted in a more serious injury.

But then comes the rumor that she was just uncomfortable. At some point in the second half, Hegerberg appeared on the substitutes’ bench, clad in thick clothing, and after the final whistle was on the field for the mandatory knock-off round.

On Norwegian TV she then says: “I felt something, I just didn’t want to risk anything.”

But this explanation doesn’t seem all that convincing to the strange exchange troop either. For the fallen World Cup favorites and their star player, only one thing is clear: Norway absolutely needs a win against the Philippines to progress.

Source : Blick