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Celtic facing Benjamin Nygren concern after Sweden pull him from Bosnia trip

Benjamin Nygren had given Celtic something positive to take from the international break after scoring for Sweden against Poland. The 25-year-old started Monday’s 3-1 win…

By Patrick Sinat · 67HailHail

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 11:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Benjamin Nygren will miss Sweden's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to an illness.
Sweden left Nygren and four other ill players behind to prevent spreading symptoms.
Nygren previously scored the opening goal in Sweden's 3-1 win over Poland on Monday.

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Celtic attacker Benjamin Nygren has been ruled out of Sweden's match against Bosnia and Herzegovina due to illness. According to Fotbollskanalen, Nygren is one of five players left behind to prevent the spread of cold symptoms across the squad.

Team doctor Jonas Werner confirmed precautions were taken after Yasin Ayari, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Patrik Wålemark, and Elliot Stroud also fell ill. It remains unconfirmed if Nygren will recover in time to face Romania before returning to Celtic.

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