Sweden Prepares for Women's Euro 2025 Amid Key Player Absences
Sweden's national team readies for Women’s Euro 2025 while facing key player absences ahead of their match against Poland.
Key Points
- • Sweden's national team is preparing for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland.
- • Jennifer Falk and Kosovare Asllani missed training due to recovery needs.
- • Sweden is placed in Group C with Denmark, Poland, and Germany.
- • Sverige's upcoming matches are on July 4 against Denmark, July 8 against Poland, and July 12 against Germany.
As the Women's Euro 2025 tournament unfolds in Switzerland, the Swedish national team is gearing up for their crucial second group match against Poland on July 8. The tournament, which began on July 2 and concludes on July 27, has already seen some drama off the field, leading into a critical week for the team.
Notably, two key players from the Swedish squad, goalkeeper Jennifer Falk and forward Kosovare Asllani, missed a recent training session focused on individual recovery, as confirmed by team press officer Fredrik Madestam (Source ID: 10417). Their absence poses a concern for coach Peter Gerhardsson, as the team's success heavily relies on their contributions. The tournament format requires Sweden to secure a strong finish in Group C, where they are also competing against Denmark and Germany.
So far, Sweden has played their first match against Denmark on July 4, which marks the beginning of a vital series of games in a challenging group. Following the upcoming match against Poland, Sweden will face Germany on July 12 (Source ID: 10424). The matches are slated to be broadcast across SVT and Viaplay, ensuring extensive coverage for fans back home.
In the context of the tournament, the match outcomes are critical, with Sweden needing to finish in the top two of their group to advance to the quarterfinals. The presence of renowned players in the squad, including those from top clubs like Arsenal, Chelsea, and Bayern Munich, adds to the team’s potential strength on the pitch, despite the current setbacks.
The tournament is also seeing heightened competition, highlighted by the recent controversial match between England and France, in which England players criticized Swedish referee Tess Olofsson for inconsistent officiating (Source ID: 10417). This backdrop of competitive tension underlines the significance of every match in the group stage, particularly for Sweden as they aim for success in this major European tournament.