Scotland and Norway coaches clash after cancelled friendly
A behind-closed-doors friendly between Scotland and Norway was cancelled, leading to a heated exchange between the teams' coaches. Steve Clarke of Scotland cited injury concerns as the reason for pulling out of the match. Stale Solbakken, Norway's head coach, criticized the decision and the way it was communicated. The two teams are preparing for their upcoming World Cup qualifying campaigns in North Carolina.
Match highlights
- Scotland withdrew from a planned training-ground fixture against Norway due to minor injuries among their players.
- Steve Clarke said the decision was made to avoid risking further fitness issues within his squad.
- Stale Solbakken called the cancellation unprofessional and was upset that he was not contacted directly by his counterpart.
- Norway had incorporated the friendly into their World Cup preparations and expressed frustration over the late notice.
- Both teams are based in North Carolina as they prepare for their respective qualifying matches.
