The withdrawal of Algerian striker Amine Chiakha at halftime during Rosenborg's Norwegian Cup match against HamKam has raised questions about his physical condition. His absence proved costly, as Rosenborg surrendered their lead to lose 2-1 and bow out of the competition. Head coach Freyr Alexandersson confirmed that the substitution was forced by an injury rather than a tactical decision. Nevertheless, the manager expressed optimism, suggesting that the player might be ready for the upcoming league fixture against Fredrikstad in two days, easing fears about his long-term availability and his potential inclusion for national team duty.