Marcus Berg broke through properly in the U21 European Championship at home, in 2009, where he broke the previous goal record and won the shooter on seven goals, which helped Sweden reach the semi-finals. That goal form has stopped something and lately he has received a lot of criticism for not being able to score in the national team.
- I actually think he was influenced by all the writing and criticism. Obviously it will be difficult to go home from a collection and know that you have not scored and that there is whining in the cabins. Obviously it hurts. Then whether it is absolutely crucial I do not know, but it is certainly a part.
Berg debuted in the national team in February 2008 and has so far played 67 A-country matches for Sweden and scored 19 goals.
- Given his age, I understand that he chooses to quit after the European Championships. It's just that we get something similar and that the attackers who take over find a bit the same role but with better target production.
"Think it's nice for him"
Nannskog repeatedly emphasizes Berg's importance to the national team and while there is a lot in Berg's games that will be missing, there are players who can fill the attacking positions.
- We have very interesting forwards. Two years ago I was worried, but then they started to pop up. (Alexander) Isaac, (Robin) Quaison, (Viktor) Gyökeres, (Dejan) Kulusevski, are all examples, so there are very interesting forwards knocking on. But it has to be clear as forward, which we will miss with Berg. For example, when playing, you know that Berg is on a certain surface and you know that you can come up with a ball for him. That makes the rest safe on the pitch.
Do you think it's right for him to go out with it that long before the European Championships?
- It's nice for the female. Then he might not get that huge criticism as everyone knows he will quit. The massive criticism is absent, I think, it will be calmer for him.