Elanga has played a flexible role for Sweden under manager Graham Potter, scoring a superb goal againstNetherlands to earn high praise from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Reacting to the compliments, Elanga said: "It means a lot. I've had the opportunity to play with him in the national team. When he talks, you listen."
Elanga insists he is entirely happy to wait for his starting opportunities, relying on his faith. Elanga explained: "I have to be ready, take my chance when I get it. I have a lot of confidence in Graham, he knows what he's doing. Millions would like to be in my position, at a World Cup. We are 26 players, of course everyone wants to play. We trust Graham."
Discussing his daily Bible reading, Elanga added: "It gives me peace and patience. It helps me if I'm not allowed to play. Reading the Bible means a lot to me and it's advice I can give others to do as well."