When Victor Lindelöf ended up facing Roony Bardghji in the Champions League, few could have predicted that the young forward would end up being the one to be the game winner against Manchester United.
While they weren’t called up together with the national team, as the youngster was kept in the U21s, the Red Devils defender has managed to have a chat with him.
Speaking to Fotbollskanalen, the centre-back was asked about having to face a compatriot on the pitch in the Champions League, and his feelings following Manchester United’s encounter with FC Copenhagen.
He said: “For my own part, it wasn’t fun, but it’s very fun that a young Swedish player can get up to that level and do well. For Swedish football, it’s a lot of fun. I haven’t seen much of him, but from what I saw during the match, I saw that he has great qualities. I had a little chat with him after the game. He seems like a calm and nice guy.”
Bardghji scored the winner in a thrilling 4-3 encounter between Manchester United and the Danish side, which piled on the misery for Erik ten Hag’s side after a few tough weeks.
Lindelöf will now try and get back on track with Sweden during the international break before return to Carrington to prepare for the upcoming game against Everton at Goodison Park on November 26th.
The 18-year-old Bardghi has seven goals in 15 league games for his side this season, making him one of the hottest prospects in football these days.
