Brief

Gyokeres downplays blood‑stained injury after Poland win

Gyokeres said he kept his boots on and will be fit for Sweden's next games, despite visible blood on his socks.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:06 GMT

Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres left the match against Poland with blood stains on both socks but said the injury was minor and would not affect his availability.

What happened

Gyokeres scored a late goal as Sweden beat Poland and then walked through the Strawberry Arena mixed zone with blood‑stained kit. He was asked by Sportbladet whether he had been stamped during the game.

What the reports add

Standard reported Gyokeres answered “Yes, that can happen sometimes.” He added that he did not show the referee his injury, kept his boots on after the match and did not see the official again. He dismissed the issue, saying “Now we won and I scored, so it’s nothing I need to bring up.”

What was said

“Yes, that can happen sometimes.” – Viktor Gyokeres, quoted by Standard.

“No, I kept my football boots on after the match and I haven't seen him since.” – Viktor Gyokeres, Standard.

“Maybe he needs to see that. But now we won and I scored, so it's nothing I need to bring up.” – Viktor Gyokeres, Standard.

How it came about

Swedish coach Janne Andersson’s side had concerns about Gyokeres’ fitness after his strike, but the player’s light‑hearted response was reported by Standard. The comment follows earlier reports of Sweden’s squad adjustments, including Alexander Isak’s early departure and the need for Gyokeres to lead the attack in upcoming games against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Romania.

Key facts

Viktor Gyokeres scored a late goal against Poland. (standard.co.uk)
He left the stadium with blood stains on both socks. (standard.co.uk)
Gyokeres said he kept his boots on after the match and did not see the referee again. (standard.co.uk)
Sweden coach Janne Andersson confirmed Gyokeres will be fit for the next matches. (standard.co.uk)