shout. In connection with Linda Sembrandt’s cruciate ligament surgery last year, her grandmother passed away.
– I thought I was going home, but I didn’t.
Now the central defender dedicates the goal that led Sweden to their semi-finals.
When Linda Cimbrandt The cruciate ligament injury last year was a difficult period in many ways. It was a knockout because she missed the Olympics, but what was even more difficult was that she did not have time to see her grandmother for the last time.
– It’s the first tournament without her. I thought I’d be home in time, but I didn’t—it was so special, says Sembrandt.
The center back took to social media himself and dedicated the goal against Belgium to his grandmother.
– It’s been almost a year since her death.
“I was involved in everything”
It’s been eight years since Linda Simbrandt became a foreign professional in Montpellier, France. Throughout that time, the chances of returning home to the family have been very special.
– Every time I’m home, I’m with her. Several times each time. Because I know how much she gave him and how much she gave me.
When asked how much her grandmother meant to her, the 35-year-old got emotional.
– Oh, a lot. She has truly been with me throughout my career in everything I have done. Whether it’s football or snowboarding, it’s all. I have grown up very, very soon, so I know how happy she is to me, she says and continues:
– Everything you’ve done for me in my life, so it’s so special because last year it was the way it was, and I was so that I could go home, but no, well, I didn’t.
