Declan Rice's status for Norway match unclear

A notable development has occurred at the England national team ahead of the World Cup quarterfinal. According to reports, midfielder Declan Rice did not take part in team training ahead of the Norway match due to soreness. It was stated that the experienced player's status for this match remains unclear.

According to reports, Rice, along with Reece James and Marc Guéhi, was placed on what the Football Association (FA) calls an "individual program." It was recalled that all three played the entirety of the Round of 16 match against Mexico. It was stated that manager Thomas Tuchel hopes the players will be fit in time for Saturday's match against Norway.

Another factor making Rice's situation more delicate is the risk of a disciplinary suspension. It was stated that, due to the yellow card the player received in the early minutes of the Mexico match, he could miss a potential semi-final should he pick up another card against Norway. This situation creates a two-fold concern for England, both in terms of fitness and discipline.

While it was recalled that England advanced to the quarterfinal by beating Mexico 3-2, the team appears to be facing the risk of being without key players against Norway. When Declan Rice will return to training and whether he will be fit for the match will be one of the most closely watched topics at the England camp in the coming days.

Source: Telegraph
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