Larsson in training – now Frankfurt speaks out

The midfielder Hugo Larsson left the national team gathering after a conflict with the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson. The explanation then was that Larsson had an injury, but on Tuesday the 20-year-old was in training with the club team Eintracht Frankfurt.

» Updated:

» Published:

Larsson in training – now Frankfurt speaks out
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Share this article

Through a video on the German Bundesliga club's social media, it emerged that Hugo Larsson participated in Tuesday's team training.

Later in the day, Eintracht Frankfurt issued a written statement that Larsson left Sweden's national team with mild thigh problems, but that a closer examination at the German club did not reveal any further deviations. As a precautionary measure, the Swede will be examined again within the next few days.

Larsson was openly disappointed that he did not get playing time against Azerbaijan – and that national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson publicly stated that the Eintracht Frankfurt player needs to play more offensively.

Denies conflict

I told him that I would have liked it to stay between us. Some things should stay within the family, said Larsson on Saturday, two days after the 3–1 away win against Azerbaijan.

On Sunday morning – the same day Sweden met Estonia in Solna – the news came that Larsson was leaving the gathering. According to the national team, it was due to Larsson having an injury feeling.

After the 3–0 win against Estonia, Tomasson denied that there was a conflict between the national team coach and Larsson.

Hugo felt something on Tuesday, but fought on. Yesterday, he felt something again during the small-sided game. He talked to the medical team. Hugo made the decision to go home, said the Dane.

"Much speculation"

TV4 Football Channel reported over the weekend that Hugo Larsson was told to leave the gathering. Something that national team manager Stefan Pettersson denied.

That he went home had only to do with his injury feeling. There is so much speculation, but we know what we're doing, said Pettersson.

Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski – national team captain in the absence of Victor Nilsson Lindelöf – does not think the controversy is something to get worked up about.

Sometimes there are problems in a family. You don't have to think the same all the time, said Kulusevski after the Estonia match.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record

Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record

Duplantis' Secret to Success: Special Spiked Shoes Boost Performance

Duplantis' Secret to Success: Special Spiked Shoes Boost Performance

Tom Brady Returns to Play Flag Football in Saudi Arabia 2026

Tom Brady Returns to Play Flag Football in Saudi Arabia 2026

Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement

Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement

Leidhammar's Goal Leads Norrköping to Victory Over Djurgården

Leidhammar's Goal Leads Norrköping to Victory Over Djurgården

Heintz Leads Göteborg to 2-1 Victory Over Häcken Despite Criticism

Heintz Leads Göteborg to 2-1 Victory Over Häcken Despite Criticism

16-Year-Old Kevin Filling Secures AIK's Victory in Stockholm Derby

16-Year-Old Kevin Filling Secures AIK's Victory in Stockholm Derby

Italian Skier Matteo Franzoso Dies After Training Crash

Italian Skier Matteo Franzoso Dies After Training Crash

NHL Legend Ed Giacomin Passes Away at 86

NHL Legend Ed Giacomin Passes Away at 86

Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships

Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships

Duplantis Wins Twelve Gold Medals from Berlin to Tokyo

Duplantis Wins Twelve Gold Medals from Berlin to Tokyo

Sam Kendricks Praises Armand Duplantis' Pole Vault Record

Sam Kendricks Praises Armand Duplantis' Pole Vault Record

Armand Duplantis Sets 14th Pole Vault World Record

Armand Duplantis Sets 14th Pole Vault World Record

El Bakkali Loses World Championship Gold in Final Meters

El Bakkali Loses World Championship Gold in Final Meters

Swedes in Top Teams as Men's Champions League Kicks Off

Swedes in Top Teams as Men's Champions League Kicks Off

Pihlström Advances to 1,500m Final at World Championship in Tokyo

Pihlström Advances to 1,500m Final at World Championship in Tokyo

Armand Duplantis Wins Third World Championship Gold with New Record

Armand Duplantis Wins Third World Championship Gold with New Record

Thobias Montler Advances to World Championship Final Seeking Redemption

Thobias Montler Advances to World Championship Final Seeking Redemption

Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Tour of Spain Cycling Race

Pro-Palestinian Protests Disrupt Tour of Spain Cycling Race

Edlund Sets Personal Best to Reach World Championship Semifinal

Edlund Sets Personal Best to Reach World Championship Semifinal