The Swedish Ski Federation reported on Thursday evening that Ebba Andersson is sick and will not start in this weekend's World Cup race in Falun. Andersson was scheduled to compete in Sunday's skiathlon but is replaced by Johanna Hagström. Hagström was already selected to compete in Saturday's sprint.
' Andersson is coming off a successful Olympic performance, having left the Olympics with three silver medals and one gold, according to major media reports. She won silver in skiathlon, 10 km, and relay, and a dominant gold in the 50 km, which was the concluding 50 km at the Olympics. Andersson's withdrawal adds to a list of Swedish athletes missing the Falun competitions.
It's always something extra special to get to compete at home in Sweden, so I'm really looking forward to it.
Edvin Anger announced on Wednesday that he will miss this weekend's competitions due to an ear infection after a tough Olympics. Jonna Sundling and William Poromaa will miss the competitions in Falun, as previously announced. Sundling and Poromaa also missed the Olympic 50 km due to illness.
Johanna Hagström, who replaces Andersson, was part of the Swedish Olympic team but only competed in one race, the sprint, where she was eliminated in the quarterfinals. In other sports news, Barcelona player Frenkie de Jong suffered a hamstring injury during training on Thursday and will be out for up to six weeks, according to the club. Barcelona stated, 'Frenkie de Jong suffered an injury to his right hamstring during training today.
Frenkie de Jong suffered an injury to his right hamstring during training today. He will be out of action for five to six weeks.
' De Jong will miss the Champions League quarterfinals against Paris Saint-Germain or Newcastle, the return leg of the cup semifinal against Atlético Madrid, and at least four league matches. He will also miss the national team matches against Norway and Ecuador at the end of March. Barcelona is one point ahead of arch-rival Real Madrid in the race for the league title.