According to coach Ole Gunnar Solskjær, the center-back should have complained of back pain after the Europa League match away against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday, a match played on artificial turf in the Netherlands.

- That was the plan. The back locked itself completely at the end of the match. He couldn't walk. We hoped he would recover, he traveled with us here today, but no. He probably needs a week's rest, ”says Solskjær in Viasat's broadcast.

Power on the bench

The Swedish national team will gather tomorrow for the European qualifiers against Malta and Spain on October 12 and 15, respectively.

Newcastle Swede Emil Krafth starts the match on the bench.