Gothenburg. After the match penalty, Joel Lundqvist refused to speak to the media.
After Easter training in Scandinavia, the Frölunda captain spoke for the first time about the situation and his feelings.
– It was very difficult yesterday, it was hard hours and a hard night, he says.
Joel Lundqvist received a match penalty and was suspended for three games for a head tackle on Robert Rosen in the fifth game of the semi-final.
Given that the 41-year-old will retire after the season and Växjö are leading 3-2 in games, it risks being the end of his football career.
Joel Lundqvist has to interrupt the interview several times due to emotions and tears.
– When I got into the car this morning, it was just my head. I want to give the team energy and strength forward is what counts. I don’t want to think about what happened, I want to help the team with what I can play more, says Joel Lundqvist.
What do you say about the ruling stopping you for three matches?
– It is tough. I had a feeling it might be like that. I can’t dwell on it too much, it happened. Yesterday was very difficult, both the loss, of course, and the situation.
What did you say to your teammates after that?
– There’s not much I can say at this point, but I’ve spoken to some. After the match, everyone was disappointed. I don’t know what to say in this situation. We were waiting for the verdict and we knew it was hanging in the air.
The text has been updated.
