Euro 2020: Two Sweden players test positive for coronavirus
Two players in Sweden’s squad for the European Championship have tested positive for the coronavirus three days before the start of the tournamentJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATTIAS SVANBERG #32 - MIDFIELDER - VFL WOLFSBURG
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Tests positive for COVID-19 Svanberg has tested positive for COVID-19, reports RMC Sport.
Impact Svanberg is the second Sweden player to test positive for the virus (Dejan Kulusevski), which is not good with their first group match less than a week away. It's another blow to the squad that forces the team into another change in the midfield ahead of the June 14 game against Spain.
JUNE 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
EURO 2020: Squads for the European Championship
Squads for the European ChampionshipJUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires four shots against Juventus Svanberg (shoulder) had two interceptions, drew one foul, won one duel and took two shots (zero on target) in Sunday's 1-4 loss to Juventus.
Impact Svanberg returned from a shoulder injury and started as expected, but he was imprecise in all his attempts and Bologna were romped. He finishes a career year with five goals, two assists, 15 chances created and 38 tackles.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Available versus Juventus Svanberg (shoulder) will be an option for Sunday's match versus Juventus.
Impact Svanberg has shaken off a shoulder bruise and will be a strong candidate to make the XI considering the suspension of Roberto Soriano. The coach has not signaled that he plans to give playing time to the backups in the pre-game presser. Svanberg has tallied five goals, two assists, 15 created chances and 38 tackles in 33 appearances (23 starts).
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Granqvist picked by Sweden for Euro 2020 despite injuries
Andreas Granqvist has been selected in Sweden’s squad for the European Championship despite only playing a full match once in the country’s second division this seasonMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out for Verona tilt Svanberg (shoulder) will miss Monday's game versus Veerona, Bologna informed.
Impact Svanberg is dealing with a shoulder bruise and was assessed in the morning's practice and ruled out in advance. Emanuel Vignato is considered the frontrunner to replace him in the XI. The other possible options are Andrea Poli and Andri Finnar Baldursson.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable for Verona match Svanberg will be a late call for Monday's game versus Verona because of a shoulder injury, Il Resto del Carlino reports.
Impact Svanberg picked up a knock in the last game and will have to pass a late fitness test. He could be replaced by either Emanuel Vignato or Andrea Poli, with Roberto Soriano moving to a more defensive position in the first case. Vignato recently dished three assists in a game.
MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sassuolo scores 3 goals in 13 minutes to beat Bologna 4-3
High-flying Sassuolo scored three goals in 13 minutes to complete an extraordinary comeback from 3-1 down to win 4-3 at Bologna in Serie AOCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
