Roony Bardghji has suffered a major disappointment this season. Sweden’s national team coach, Graham Potter, has left him out of the 55-man preliminary squad for the World Cup, meaning the Barcelona winger will surprisingly not attend the tournament.
Bardghji was called up for the qualifying playoffs, but he eventually dropped out of that squad. Now, after continued bench-warming at Barcelona, he has not been considered. The preliminary list also features notable absences such as Celta forward Williot and Tottenham midfielder Kulusevski.
The Swedish pre-selection has sparked controversy by including several players who have not been standing out at the international level. Some former footballers believe talents like Bardghji should have been included, given their potential and game-changing ability.
The Barcelona winger had already experienced disappointment during the qualifying rounds. During his time with Sweden, he expressed frustration over his situation at the Catalan club, where he expected more playing time. He may ask to leave this summer in search of more minutes and to continue his development, convinced that another project would offer better chances of making the national team.
His inner circle will meet with Barcelona to find the best solution, but the club is unwilling to let him go in a transfer, as they see him as a player with enormous potential.
