Hugo Larsson was left on the bench in the Nations League meeting with Azerbaijan and has subsequently ended up in an open argument with national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson.
The midfielder, a regular at Eintracht Frankfurt, now leaves the national team gathering with a lighter feeling.
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– I would have liked to help the team, but given the damage I have, it is unfortunately not possible, he says in a statement.
In an argument with the national team captain
Confederation captain Tomasson said the following after the poke against Azerbaijan:
– I have no problem with Hugo. Sometimes it can be difficult when coaches tell players what they need to improve. But he is young and needs to improve a lot, but it can go quickly, he said.
Larsson himself was very disappointed yesterday.
– The fact that I am some kind of fifth or sixth choice in the midfield makes it even more sour. I expected otherwise after that start in Germany. I have played 90 minutes in every game and scored in two out of three games. I was hoping that I would fly on what I did down there, he said.
Directed harsh words
The 20-year-old also admitted that he would have appreciated if the conversation with the national team captain had stopped between them.
– I think it should be that way with certain things, but that has not been the case now.
Sweden meets Estonia in a Nations League meeting tonight, 20.45.