In Hammarby, there are talents such as Smilla Holmberg and Bella Andersson. The championship is not played during an international match date since leagues have a break.
Tomas Hoszek, senior advisor at the interest organization Elite Football Women (EFD), has previously stated to Radiosporten that several clubs have considered the possibility of moving league matches during the championship, which takes place in Poland on June 15-27.
Criticism against Uefa
We will not move any matches to the fall, we have a super-tight schedule then, so it's completely unrealistic, says Hammarby coach Martin Sjögren to DN.
The Damallsvenskan has a break on June 23-August 9 for the European Championship in Switzerland.
What you should keep in mind is that it's always the players who get stuck. I think it's a really bad planning by Uefa (European Football Association), says Martin Sjögren.
Caroline Sjöblom, technical director on the women's side at the Swedish Football Association (SvFF):
We have tried to work politically against Uefa. But why it doesn't bite is because we play a different season (spring-fall). Out in Europe, they have an easier time releasing players, says Sjöblom to DN.
Choosing Allsvenskan
Center-back Bella Andersson has started in four out of five Damallsvenskan matches this season. She has recently been team captain in the F19 national team and gets the question from DN what she values highest.
Then it's Allsvenskan, but of course, it's a dream to get to play the European Championship as well, so it's tough, says she.
Several other Damallsvenskan clubs have previously stated to Radiosporten that they cannot guarantee releasing players to the championship. According to SvFF, it is only Hammarby that has announced its decision so far.
