Impact Gudmundsson had already been managing a hamstring issue sustained during the FA Cup semifinal with Leeds and had only played one game in seven weeks before starting against Tunisia, making his early exit an immediate concern. Manager Graham Potter's brief but reassuring update suggests the substitution was precautionary rather than the result of any significant setback, giving Sweden confidence that their left wingback will be available for Saturday's clash against the Netherlands. Gudmundsson impressed defensively during his time on the pitch, recording a team-high five clearances and three successful aerial duels, and Sweden will hope the five-day rest between fixtures is sufficient for him to be fully available for what would be a potentially tournament-defining fixture.
2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
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