Sheffield. After injury concerns, Stina Blackstenius played 20 minutes into the premiere.
Last night, the attacking star delivered hopeful news ahead of Wednesday’s game against Switzerland – and she aims to be ready to play from the start.
Feeling like that, she says.
Stena Blacksteina notorious scorer for the Swedish national team, had a tangled entrance to the European Championship premiere.
The Arsenal striker was pulled with a muscular feeling and was unable to fully train. Under the leadership of the medical team, its payload increased and was finally ready to go.
It’s been just over 20 minutes against the Netherlands (1-1). After that, the league leader explained Peter Gerhardson The decision to bench Stina Blackstenius, who stood on medical grounds.
– It was said with Stena between 20 and 30 minutes. Then Lena Hurtig had a very good game so there was no need to do that (change) earlier.
– Now we have to evaluate then. But I hope she will score more minutes against Switzerland.
When asked if she was ready to start, the league captain replied:
– Yes, it is possible.
Shortly thereafter, a clearer message came from Stina Blackstenius herself.
– I might have trained a little too much to start a match like this, but it felt good today. There was nothing perceptible in the body after that. I hope the coming days are important and you still feel good and can give results by Wednesday.
Can you play from the start on Wednesday?
– I hope it feels like that.
After a draw with the Netherlands, Sweden should beat Switzerland and Portugal.
– Now you are already living and it could be a very important match on Wednesday. As a striker, says Stena Blackstein, you want to be involved in creating situations.