Haaland misses the match against
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Haaland misses the match against Sweden, needs rest to overcome minor problems

Monday's international match between Sweden and Norway will be missing another star striker. Erling Braut Haaland needs to overcome "minor problems" and rest, says Norway national team captain Ståle Solbakken.

He has played so many matches, and the most important thing now is Iraq (the World Cup opener), Solbakken said at a press conference on Thursday.

It would be strange if we didn't take advantage of the opportunity to let him rest, do some alternative training and get over some minor problems.

It has also been confirmed that Sweden's Viktor Gyökeres will miss the match. The Arsenal striker will play in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.

Sweden will meet Greece in the World Cup qualifier on June 4 at home in Stockholm, before departing for the USA two days later.

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