Following Viktor Gyökeres’ post-match critique of the officiating during Sweden’s game against Japan, assistant national team coach Sebastian Larsson has publicly defended the player. Larsson expressed his disagreement with the number of free kicks awarded to Gyökeres, stating he believes the forward should have been awarded significantly more. He indicated surprise at the lack of favorable calls for Gyökeres throughout the match. This support comes after Gyökeres voiced his dissatisfaction with the referee’s decisions, sparking debate about the standard of officiating. Larsson’s comments aim to bolster Gyökeres and reinforce the team’s stance on perceived unfair treatment. The situation highlights potential tensions between the Swedish team and the match officials.