The Swedish national soccer team will be missing one of its star players, Viktor Gyökeres, for their upcoming friendly matches against Hungary and Algeria due to an injury. The Swedish Football Association disclosed that the injury is considered “minor,” though details on its specifics were not provided.
Gyökeres, who plays as a striker for Sporting Lisbon, departed from the national team’s training location in Bosön following an evaluation by the team’s medical professionals. The timing is unfortunate as Gyökeres has enjoyed a remarkable season. He has scored 48 goals while helping his team secure both the Portuguese league and the cup, solidifying his status as a formidable forward in international soccer. His performance has ignited talks of a potential move to a major European club during the upcoming transfer period.
The Swedish team is set to face Hungary on June 6, followed by a match against Algeria on June 10. The absence of Gyökeres will be a noticeable gap in Sweden’s lineup as they take on these international fixtures.