There were a lot of changes in the Women's World Cup squad compared to the Olympic squad in February.
- I have called the players who were in the Olympics and are not in now.
These are tough calls, but they have to be made.
On the whole, it has been a good conversation, although I understand how it is for the individual, said Ulf Lundberg at a press conference.
One of the players who was selected before the Olympics, but due to covid-19 before the tournament still did not play, is the goalkeeper Sara Grahn, who won SM gold with Luleå last spring.
- It is tough competition, we have chosen a different path this time.
There are three really good goalkeepers we have taken out.
I have told Sara that I will not close the door in the future.
You borrow the national team jersey and then you return it.
There are future selections further on, said Lundberg about Grahn not being selected.
Lundberg said that Grahn is wise and took the news well, given the conditions.
Starts against Denmark
Sweden opens the Hockey World Cup by facing the host nation Denmark, August 25 at 7:30 p.m.
The women's crowns play in Group B, and in addition to Denmark, also face Germany, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Ulf Lundberg says that Sweden's goal is to reach the quarter-finals of the championship, while at the same time they aim high to go for the group victory.
- I am aware that a lot will be required for that, but I want us to believe in it.
Because we do.
All Sweden's matches are played in Frederikshamn and broadcast on SVT.
SVT is looking for Sara Grahn.