Julian Ryerson
DortmundRB
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Nov 17, 1997 (28)
Right
6'0"
190 lb
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Set for rest due to minor injury
Ryerson is not expected to be dealing with a serious injury and should be an option for the team, but will likely be rested to face France on Friday, according to Patrick Berger of Sky Sports.
Analysis: Ryerson was a worry for Norway after their great start to the tournament, but looks to now be dealing with only a minor injury, avoiding anything serious. This is major news for the team, as he has been a starter on the right side of the defense. However, he is unlikely to be risked against France as they try to avoid further injury, leaving Marcus Pedersen as a possible replacement at right-back.
Status for France game unclear
Ryerson (thigh) was substituted after just 13 minutes of Monday's 3-2 victory over Senegal, with coach Stale Solbakken confirming the decision to start him was a calculated gamble that did not pay off, according to VG. "He trained a little on and off. We had a conversation with him this morning, and then he wanted to try. He has played with such pain before, but it just got worse and worse, and then I just decided to take him out."
Analysis: Ryerson had been carrying a thigh issue since the match against Iraq and had already informed the coaching staff on Monday morning that he was struggling, prompting Marcus Pedersen to prepare for the possibility of starting. Norway's team doctor said it was too early to determine the full extent of the injury, leaving Ryerson's availability for the upcoming clash against France genuinely uncertain.
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