Roony Left Frustrated After Limited Role In Sweden Camp
Barcelona winger Rooney Bardghji was dropped from the World Cup squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Sweden due to his poor attitude in the last international camp in March. Rooney was part of the squad for the World Cup qualifier matches against Poland and Ukraine in March, where Sweden won both matches and got a qualification ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Rooney didn’t feature a single minute in both matches.
Celebration Dinner Incident Raised Concerns Inside Sweden Camp
After the World Cup qualifier matches, Rooney Bardghji asked for an explanation from the coaching staff on why he didn’t get a single minute on the ground, and they said it was simply a technical decision. During the celebration dinner after qualification, he appeared visibly frustrated with several teammates, making tense expressions in what was supposed to be a joyful moment for the entire squad.
Graham Potter Prioritises Unity Over Individual Talent
According to Aftonbladet (Via SPORT), Graham Potter quickly became aware of Roony’s individualistic attitude, feeling that the player often focused more on himself than the collective spirit of the squad. Potter is believed to place huge importance on maintaining strong relationships and unity among all 26 players in the dressing room.
World Cup Snub Deals Blow To Barcelona Youngster
Graham Potter considers Rooney one of the best players in the squad but believes that Rooney should not play the World Cup with that attitude and did not call him up. This is a huge setback for Rooney Bardghji as a youngster who is looking to take the next big step of his career.
