Lindelof receives the lowest possible player rating after a mistake in Sweden loss
Victor Lindelof’s mistake for Sweden against Georgia was costly.
With Sweden under 1-0, he tried to send the ball outside the defense, was intercepted and Georgia scored a second goal.
It has cost Sweden the top spot in the group on its way into a settlement with Spain on Sunday.
Lindelof was criticized by the Swedish TV expert Kim Kallström for his mistake, and the backlash continues to come.
Swedish outlet Soccer Channel rated Lindelof’s performance at only 1/5, the lowest possible rating on their scale.
He was criticized for losing an air battle over Georgia’s first goal, before his second mistake.
Lindelöf was described as “noticeably disappointed” at his post-match press conference.
He said: “I try to put the ball over him, but really I just gave it away. I can not do anything about it right now, but of course it’s frustrating.
“We have to try to recharge, recover, go there [Spain] and give everything. Then we’ll see where it leads us. “
Sweden had welcomed Zlatan back to the side to play his first match for his country since he turned 40, but he could not find the net.
The match was Sweden’s first loss against a team as low in the world rankings as Georgia in 13 years, Aftonbladet reported.
United effect
Sad for Lindelof, he seems to have taken his club problems to the international level.
He has not played well for United lately and his once reliable partnership with Harry Maguire looks rockier than ever.
It is clear that he is a player who is fighting for self-confidence, and there is a bit of that going on right now.
Bruno Fernandes was substituted for Portugal against Ireland last night after 70 odd minutes after failing to make an impact.
Harry Maguire had hinted that United players lack faith in City and it seems that the squad is on a very low ebb, after how the results have gone against them in recent weeks.
The coaching staff, who also can not feel good themselves, have a real job of picking up player morale when the squad returns.
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