When the Swedish national team joins Japan, a lot of challenges await.
In addition to facing strong opposition in the form of the USA, Australia and New Zealand in the group stage, they are facing a time change.
There is a seven-hour time difference between Sweden and Tokyo.
- The night before, she (Kosovar Asllani) narrows her eyes at one and says see you at 05.30.
When Kosse says that to someone, at least I feel that I do not want to disappoint her, says the cog Magdalena Eriksson to SVT Sport.
The Real Madrid player wants the national team to be as ready as possible.
- I have made everyone get up a little earlier than normal.
It was 05.30 this morning and tomorrow it will be 05.00.
They want people to be prepared, says Kosovar Asllani.
It's a nightmare to go on holiday with you or?
- Yes, I'm a little hot, haha!
The heat is also a challenge
The national team has trained in high heat during the days to adapt the body to what is to come in a hot Tokyo during the Olympics.
- It's kind of so damp and thick.
So even if you do not run so fast, you feel how your heart rate rises, says Hanna Glas.
- It is not really possible to prepare even if we have felt it and train in a warm room.
Once you are in place, you should try to adapt and get as much fluid as possible, says Asllani.