""That he is now injured is not positive. That worries me a little more than other players. I do think he should be in top shape [for the World Cup].""
""I want to see the boys. Then I can take everything towards a final choice. Some players are a bit overtired. We certainly take that into account.""
""We take into account the total strain Erling has had over a long, long time and have concluded that the best solution for all parties is for him to take a necessary break now.""
Ronald Koeman will field a changed Netherlands team against Norway, with key players like Memphis Depay absent due to injury. The matches serve as auditions for the World Cup squad. Kees Smit is set to debut, while Brian Brobbey returns. Koeman plans to rotate players due to fatigue. Norway will also miss Erling Haaland, who is being rested to manage his workload. Both teams are preparing for the upcoming World Cup with these friendlies.
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