"Manager Graham Potter has said that it was "an incredibly tough decision" to leave Roony out but stopped short of explaining exactly why the Barcelona forward is not in his plans."
"The report highlights how Bardghji couldn't hide his disappointment at not playing in Sweden's vital play-off qualifiers that secured their spot at the World Cup. A national team source told the paper: "It was very strange that he was sitting there in a bad mood when we had just qualified for the World Cup. It was not at all favorable for him.""
"Bardghji's apparent sulking is said to have caught his team-mates by surprise and is one of the main reasons the players think he was dropped from the World Cup squad. Roony has had something of a frustrating season at club level as well."
"He admitted earlier this season he wasn't 100% happy with his game time and felt he deserved more minutes with Hansi Flick's side."
Roony Bardghji was excluded from Sweden’s World Cup 2026 squad, prompting attention in his home country. Manager Graham Potter described the choice as extremely difficult but did not provide a clear explanation for why Bardghji was not included. Reports claim Bardghji’s attitude may have influenced the decision. The account describes Bardghji showing visible disappointment after Sweden qualified for the World Cup through vital play-off qualifiers. A national team source said it was strange that he sat in a bad mood immediately after qualification, and that it was not favorable for him. Teammates reportedly found his sulking surprising and view it as a key reason for his omission. Bardghji also had a frustrating club season, admitting he was not fully satisfied with his playing time and believed he deserved more minutes under Hansi Flick.
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