Sweden Omit Roony Bardghji From World Cup Squad

Overview

• Sweden manager Graham Potter confirmed the Barcelona winger’s exclusion and said others are ahead of him in the pecking order.
• Potter added that selection also weighs how a 26-player group gets along, manages free time, and behaves during long camps.
• Swedish outlet Aftonbladet reported non-sporting reasons for the decision, alleging visible frustration from Bardghji after World Cup qualification and disputes with staff.
• Potter told SVT Sports that the attitude claims were news to him and called them unfair to the player, adding that he saw no character problems in the March camp.
• Bardghji has had limited minutes this season at Barcelona, with Hansi Flick set to discuss his role after the campaign, and some coverage suggests the World Cup snub could affect summer loan or sale talks.