John Arne Riise (Roma) suffered a severe concussion when he collided with Espen Ruud during Norway's practice session on Monday. He will not be able to play against Portugal on Tuesday.
Norway won and secured all three points in Group H when they won 2-1 away over Iceland in their first EURO 2012 qualifier on Friday. Mohammed Abdellaoue (photo) scored the winner fifteen minutes from time.
Norway international John Carew was central in the scoring when his club Aston Villa beat Everton 1-0 on Sunday, but it is still uncertain if he will be fit for Norway's upcoming Euro qualifiers.
Norwegian club Rosenborg (RBK) lost 0-1 away against FC København (2-2 on agg), in the Champions League play-off first-round on Wednesday. FCK moves on with the away-goal rule.
Norway's women beat Macedonia 4-0 away in their World Championship qualifier on Wednesday. Norway had already won Group 2, and secured a place in the World Cup play-offs.