One by one, the World Cup players checked into the hotel in central Stockholm. Some were resting, others were injured, and a few were worn out from recent matches. Therefore, a soft start awaits them before the international match against Norway on Monday.
FootballGraham Potter held a press conference on Wednesday morning. A few hours later he kicked off the first training session at Bosön. "Now the World Cup journey begins. We have the opportunity to write history and create memories," said the national team captain, Graham Potter.
SportsGabriel Gudmundsson has been named to Sweden's World Cup squad. But the defender is still not back in training, Leeds United coach Daniel Farke has announced.
SportsBarcelona's Roony Bardghji was not included in Sweden's World Cup squad. But he denies it has anything to do with his behavior after the playoff win over Poland. "These rumors are nonsense," he wrote to Expressen.
SportsMjällby's Elliot Stroud is injured. The World Cup-winning winger will be examined on Monday. He will undergo an MRI, Mjällby's sporting director Hasse Larsson told Fotbollskanalen.
FootballMjällby's Elliot Stroud, recently selected in Graham Potter's World Cup squad, was injured after an hour of play in the Allsvenskan match against Häcken. Stroud felt pain in his groin. "Hopefully it's nothing serious, but it's too early to tell," Stroud told TV4.
FootballAfter seven years at the Premier League club Newcastle, Emil Krafth is saying goodbye. The Swedish right-back is visibly moved and cannot hold back his tears. "I get very emotional," he says in a video on the club's website.
FootballIn a month, Tunisia will face Sweden in their World Cup opener. At that time, Sweden's national team striker Alexander Isak will be missing for Liverpool's away game against Aston Villa. Coach Arne Slot told Sky Sports, "Alex is missing due to a minor injury."
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