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Sweden's Defeat Fuels Player Discontent Over Coaching Decisions

10/15/2025

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Sweden's defeat leaves them at the bottom of Group B, complicating their playoff chances.
Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United remained on the bench and was overheard in a tunnel rant saying, "The f***ing system has to go," reported by Radiosporten's Jonas Enarson.
After the game, he acknowledged his disappointment but said players must respect the coach's decisions.
Sweden head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson said he was unaware of Elanga's comments.

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Sweden's defeat leaves them at the bottom of Group B, complicating their playoff chances.
Anthony Elanga of Newcastle United remained on the bench and was overheard in a tunnel rant saying, "The f***ing system has to go," reported by Radiosporten's Jonas Enarson.
After the game, he acknowledged his disappointment but said players must respect the coach's decisions.
Sweden head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson said he was unaware of Elanga's comments.