Gudmundsson's reassuring message after Sweden's World Cup opener: No harm done

But afterward the defender brought reassuring news.

- "I've been a bit sick this week. It was quite noticeable for me... but I managed to play at least half a game," says Gudmundsson after the World Cup opener and emphasizes that it wasn't an injury.

Gudmundsson fell ill when the Swedish squad arrived in Dallas last weekend and was isolated at the hotel.

- "It hasn't been an entirely optimal week for me. But I trained with the team on Friday and had two good sessions."