Gyökeres to miss upcoming Sweden matches
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Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
This month, the Swedish national team will play friendly matches against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, but they will be without their star player.
Details: According to Record, Sporting's top scorer Viktor Gyökeres will remain in Lisbon due to muscle discomfort.
The Swedish coaching staff decided not to risk the health of the 26-year-old forward.
In 41 matches this season, Gyökeres has scored 40 goals and provided 10 assists. For the Swedish national team, he has netted 15 goals in 26 appearances.
On March 22, Sweden will face Luxembourg, followed by a match against Northern Ireland three days later.
Reminder: It was previously reported that Gyökeres has expressed his desire to leave Sporting this summer.