It was in the spring that "Bella" declined national team play due to a foot injury.

Then came the Corona pandemic and all national team handball was canceled, something that was not the worst for Gulldén.

- So Corona is crap as well, but just selfishly and in terms of performance, it was very good that it came, I have been able to train myself properly and have been able to rest my foot which was the problem then.

Was there any thought of quitting?

- If I had continued to be in pain, my career might have started to go downhill.

But now she is stepping into her role as a midfielder and is eager to get to know the new players who have come in since the World Cup in December last year and try to find what they like.

- Also try to find my way back to my own game and be dangerous myself, states Isabelle Gulldén.