Former Sweden national football team coach Lars Lagerbäck has voiced criticism regarding a recent change in the team’s scheduling. Traditionally, the Swedish national team held two separate training camps in the autumn. These have now been consolidated into a single, longer gathering. Lagerbäck believes this new arrangement effectively devalues the importance of the national team. He suggests the change implies a reduced priority placed on international football commitments within the overall system. The current extended training camp is unusual for the Swedish squad. This consolidation has prompted the experienced coach to publicly express his disapproval.