Sweden's Women's National Football Team Reveals Squad for Euro 2025
Sweden announces its women's national football team for Euro 2025, highlighting key players and challenges.
Key Points
- • Sweden's squad for Euro 2025 features 23 selected players.
- • Fridolina Rolfö is included despite injury concerns.
- • Team will start their campaign against Denmark on July 4.
- • Smilla Holmberg, 18, is among the notable inclusions.
Sweden's women's national football team has officially announced its squad for the UEFA Euro 2025, set to take place in Switzerland from July 2 to July 27. Head coach Peter Gerhardsson has named 23 players who will represent the nation, with the tournament kicking off on July 4 against Denmark, positioned in Group C alongside Germany and Poland.
The squad includes notable talent such as Kosovare Asllani (London City), Stina Blackstenius (Arsenal), and the rising star Smilla Holmberg, who at just 18 years old, is expected to make an impact. Gerhardsson has brought together a strong team, including goalkeepers Tove Enblom (Vålerenga), Jennifer Falk (Häcken), and Emma Holmgren (Levante), and a robust defensive line featuring players like Magdalena Eriksson (Bayern Munich) and Amanda Ilestedt (Arsenal) (Aftonbladet, 4507).
In a notable decision, Fridolina Rolfö has been included in the squad despite currently nursing an injury following a Nations League match against Denmark. Coach Gerhardsson emphasized Rolfö's vital role on the team, stating, "For us, Fridolina is such an important player that we want to give her a chance." However, there remains uncertainty regarding her fitness for the tournament (DN, 4509).
The tournament represents a significant opportunity for Sweden, a team often considered one of the favorites. Analysts, including sports expert Hanna Marklund, have expressed the challenge of selecting the final roster, indicating that tough decisions had to be made about player inclusions and exclusions. The excitement surrounding the squad announcement reflects the nation's hopes as they prepare to compete against strong teams in the upcoming Euro (SVT, 4505).