Eriksson's sudden and surprising decision to do her part in the national team context shook her teammates ahead of the bronze medal match against France in the Nations League.
Angeldahl uses the word "sad" about Eriksson being missing.
If you are selfish, it is of course a big loss for us with the leadership she can give us both on and off the field.
A legacy to manage
Eriksson occasionally fought for the conditions of women's football. A legacy that must be managed, according to Angeldahl.
We are grateful in the national team that we have such great profiles who have taken the fight for us for so many years and are truly passionate about development.
When a key player and person disappears, someone else has to step in and take on greater responsibility. Filippa Angeldahl, with 77 international caps, is one of the squad's most experienced players.
It is important that those of us who have a lot of experience take on greater responsibility and try to lead the team.
Does it come naturally to you or do you have to work at it?
I absolutely feel that it is a role I can develop, at the same time I am comfortable being a leader on the pitch and showing through my football that I can help others, she says.
With Linda Sembrant also soon leaving the national team, the need for new cultural leaders becomes even more important.
“Team captains”
Tony Gustavsson is keen to have strong leaders on the field, at least one in each team section.
I actually introduced a leadership project during the last meeting when we worked with “team captains” for goalkeeper, center back, inner midfield and forward. I want to have a structure with team responsibility that ensures we follow the game plans, maintain the requirements and encourage and all those things.
The battle for bronze in the Nations League will be decided over two matches. The first will be played at Stade Auguste-Delaune in Reims on Friday evening. The return leg will be played at 3 Arena on Tuesday.
Goalkeepers: Tove Enblom, Vålerenga, Jennifer Falk, Häcken, Moa Öhman, Malmö FF.
Defenders: Bella Andersson, Real Madrid, Alice Bergström, Häcken, Nathalie Björn, Chelsea, Smilla Holmberg, Hammarby, Elma Junttila Nelhage, Lyon, Anna Sandberg, Manchester United, Linda Sembrant, AIK.
Midfielders/strikers: Filippa Angeldahl, Real Madrid, Anna Anvegård, Häcken, Kosovare Asllani, London City, Stina Blackstenius, Arsenal, Evelyn Ijeh, Milan, Madelen Janogy, Fiorentina, Monica Jusu Bah, Häcken, Rosa Kafaji, Brighton, Hanna Lundkvist, San Diego, Fridolina Rolfö, Manchester United, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Chelsea, Felicia Schröder, Häcken, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Manchester United, Beata Olsson, Liverpool.
