Stina Blackstenius misses Sweden training through illness after Arsenal’s UWCL win
LISBON, PORTUGAL - MAY 24: Stina Blackstenius of Arsenal celebrates scoring her team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Women's Champions League final match between Arsenal WFC and FC Barcelona at Estadio Jose Alvalade on May 24, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images
Fresh from delivering Arsenal’s first Women’s Champions League title since 2007 with her decisive strike against Barcelona, Stina Blackstenius missed Sweden training due to illness.
The 29-year-old forward, hailed as a national hero after her winner in Lisbon, was notably absent from preparations in Italy ahead of Sweden’s Nations League matches against Italy and Denmark. Few could blame her.
National team doctor Houman Ebrahimi confirmed she was “showing symptoms of illness” and had yet to join the squad.
With Arsenal players involved in post-victory celebrations during Monday’s parade, it is perhaps more surprising that any Arsenal players managed to make it to their international camps in time at all.
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