Graham Potter updates on Gabriel Gudmundsson injury after Sweden's 5-1 win vs Tunisia
Gudmundsson was replaced in the game due to injury.
Gabriel Gudmundsson of Leeds United was subbed off during Sweden’s 5-1 World Cup victory over Tunisia due to injury. The left-back began Sweden’s first FIFA World Cup 2026 match.
Gudmundsson had recently missed five weeks with a hamstring injury sustained during Leeds’ FA Cup semi-final loss to Chelsea. He was also suffering from an illness in recent days, which initially cast doubt on his participation in Sweden’s tournament opener.
The Whites star recovered in time for Graham Potter to feel confident starting him against Tunisia. However, Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury forced him to abandon the play in the second half, overshadowing a resounding 5-1 victory.
Gabriel Gudmundsson went down shortly after the hour mark of the game, with Sweden leading 3-1. He made the universal motion to his bench, indicating that he needed to come off. That’s exactly what happened with 64 minutes on the referee’s watch.
Sweden did not regret his injury on the night. They went on to score two more goals to seal a stunning opening victory over Tunisia.
However, the 27-year-old is a crucial player for them. They will undoubtedly miss him if he is forced to miss matches in the tournament.
Also read: Five key takeaways from Sweden’s 5-1 win over Tunisia in FIFA World Cup 2026
Graham Potter lifts the lid on Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury
Potter spoke with SVT via SvenskaFans.com about Gabriel Gudmundsson’s injury status:
“I just think it was a cramp.”
It will be interesting to see how Potter manages his minutes in the tournament, with club manager Daniel Farke surely keeping a close eye on him. Before being replaced, Gudmundsson was also doing well, although he did not directly contribute to Sweden’s first three goals.
Sweden’s upcoming match is against the Netherlands on Saturday. So Gudmundsson has a week to recover from this injury. Hopefully, he will be fit for the important game in Group F.
Which injury did Gabriel Gudmundsson suffer?
Potter said he hasn’t suffered any injury.
When is Sweden’s next game?
On 20th June, 10:30 pm IST against the Netherlands.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.