#Andreas Granqvist

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I know Seger is a legend of this team and a great captain. But she’s 38 years old and hasn’t played in a year. She is the history of this team. Together with Sembrandt, Schelin, Fischer, Dahlqvist, Lindahl and others that came even before them. But not the future. And not the present either, in my view. It’s time to let Magda and Rolfö be the leaders of this team.

The US left Becky Sauerbrunn off the squad, even though she is ”their Seger”. Because they want to win it. And they realised in the Olympics and in their recent friendlies that they can’t afford to bring players that can’t play. At least not many. They’re bringing one that’s not there primarily because of her form, but experience, and that’s Rapinoe.

Maybe Sweden can afford one such player too. But Seger is not the only one called up that hasn’t played in a long time. I’m just afraid that we haven’t called up a squad to win, but settled for wanting to do well. I think Peter is loyal to Seger. He doesn’t want to cut her now that there is finally a reward for her many years in the sport in the form of significant Fifa prize money. And he probably thinks younger replacements couldn’t get us further. Which is probably true.

But a world cup only comes along every 4 years. I don’t think we should use one just to find out what is already obvious. That it’s time for a generation shift.

Also, sidenote. You know Seger and Andreas Granqvist went to the same school? The men’s coach was also criticized for taking Granen to the Euros when he was like 36 and played in Superettan. What is it with that school and producing two quality captains that both lasted until after 35 in their teams?😅

I mean the difference with that situation with the US is that Sauerbrunn was not going to be back in time.

Wouldn't say Peter is calling her up purely based on loyalty. She is an Integra part of the team and even if she doesn't play a full match the entire tournament and comes on or is a part of the rotation she's really important to that team

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Sofie Granqvist , Tina Larsson and Josefin Lustig attend Sweden and Kosovo football match ⚽️🇸🇪

( Andreas Granqvist , Sebastian Larsson , Mikael Lustig : Sweden NT )

Pic: Sofie Granqvist

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World Cup 2018: Sweden vs Korea Republic (1-0) • Granqvist 65’ (PEN)

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Sweden’s goals against Mexico:

50′ - Ludwig Augustinsson

62′ - Andreas Granqvist (PEN)

74′ - Edson Alvarez (OG)

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#tbt Andreas Granqvist and Sofie in 2015

Pic: Sofie Granqvist

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2-0!! 🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪

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Russia 2018: Sweden 1-0 South Korea

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