Just like in the Olympics last year, when she had her international breakthrough, 26-year-old Elin Hansson is the only left-handed sixth in the Swedish squad in the EC.
The fact that she has done well in the past and is very stable was significant in the choice to go alone with her, says assistant national team captain Johanna Wiberg.
Also, there are some players who can step down and relieve her at the position.
But in the premiere, Hansson played 55 minutes, the most of any outfield player in the team.
Second winger Nathalie Hagman played the second most minutes, 45.
The fact that it took so many minutes was something the leaders regretted afterwards.
"Should have rested Elin earlier"
- We should have rested Elin earlier in the match precisely because she is so incredibly important to us.
We might have been able to put down a nine-meter player a little earlier than we did.
We did it in the end, but maybe we could have done it a little earlier, says Wiberg.
Elin Hansson herself took the playing time in stride and had not wanted to rest any more.
- No, it wasn't something I thought about.
I like being on the pitch and playing and was happy for the playing time I got, she tells SVT Sport.
"Feels a sense of security"
She does not see being the only left-handed six in the squad as anything special.
- I don't see it as being alone.
I am pronounced alone on the left, but I still have people who can back me up behind and feel safe in that.
I like to play a lot and get a lot of playing time so it feels good.
Should Elin Hansson become ill or injured, the national team will bring in a reserve from home, most likely Linn Hansson.