Swedish media react to Benjamin Nygren’s performance as Celtic star disappoints vs Norway
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Credit: Imago Mon 1 June 2026 21:21, UK Sweden’s World Cup preparation got off to a horrendous start on Monday as they lost 3-1 to Norway.Celtic star Benjamin Nygren came off the bench at the break to try and turn the match around, but was unable to prevent the defeat.The 24-year-old is set to play in his first World Cup this summer, but he struggled to prove to Graham Potter that he should be a starter.The Swedish media were left unimpressed by his display from the bench in what turned out to be a humiliating defeat to their Scandinavian rivals.Nygren is one of the few players representing Celtic at the World Cup and now faces an uphill battle to break into the starting XI ahead of the tournament. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Swedish media unimpressed with Benjamin Nygren who ‘struggled’Nygren may have had an excellent season with Celtic, but he clearly needs to do more to impress on the international stage.Against Norway, the midfielder only created one chance, failed to complete a single cross and did not have a shot.
Benjamin Nygren’s stats vs NorwayMinutes 45Chances created 1Crosses completed 0%Shots 0Nygren struggled against Norway. Credit: FotmobThis led to media outlet Svenskafans on 1 June to claim that the Celtic star “struggled” in what proved to be a bad day at the office for Potter’s men.It read: “Messed around a bit, but it didn’t help much.
Struggled, but not his day. They will also face the Netherlands and Japan in Group F.Will Nygren be a Celtic player next season?Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that he believes that Nygren could make a switch to La Liga this summer transfer window.His sources have told him that there is interest from Valencia for the attacking midfielder, who heavily impressed at Celtic this season.Premier League sides and other European clubs are also believed to be tracking the 24-year-old.Celtic have no desire to let Nygren leave the club after only one season and have been boosted by their recent qualification for the Champions League.However, if Nygren does have a good World Cup, it may be difficult for the Hoops to keep hold of him, with interest likely to increase.Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if Celtic are able to keep hold of one of their star assets ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.