Wilhelmsson injury sours Sweden win
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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Sweden's Christian Wilhelmsson is unlikely to feature again during the group stage after injuring his left thigh during his side's 2-0 Group D win against Greece.
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Sweden midfielder Christian Wilhelmsson is unlikely to feature again during the group stage after injuring his left thigh during his side's 2-0 win against Greece on Tuesday.
'Serious injury'
Wilhelmsson, 28, was substituted after being injured in the 78th minute and was led away with strapping on his leg. "[Wilhelmsson] seems like a serious injury," coach Lars Lagerbäck said. "I don't think he'll play against Spain and if it's very bad he won't play against Russia either." Sweden prevailed in Salzburg thanks to second-half strikes from Zlatan Ibrahimović and Petter Hansson. They continue their Group D campaign on Saturday against Spain who defeated Russia 4-1.