It was the kind of decision that keeps a manager up at night. Sweden boss Graham Potter has opened up about the difficult choice to leave Barcelona star Roony Bardghji out of the squad for the 2026 World Cup—a call he admits he may second-guess.

“It has been an incredibly tough decision to make. It is not something I have taken lightly,” Potter told reporters, visibly weighing the gravity of the moment. “As a person and as a father, I know how tough it is to leave players out.”

Bardghji, along with Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Larsson, will watch this summer's tournament from home. The young Barcelona talent has been a rising star in La Liga, but Potter emphasized that squad selection goes beyond raw talent.

“My decisions are based on a few things. I don't have all the answers,” Potter explained. “From a competitive perspective, there are others who are ahead, right now. It's also about us being 26 players who are going on a trip—how we manage time away, how we act, and different profiles based on age and experience.”

Potter's words carried a note of humility: “I love both of those guys. They have super exciting careers ahead of them. I may be wrong, but I have to make a decision.”

The snub comes amid swirling speculation about Bardghji's future. The Barcelona winger has publicly expressed frustration over his playing time this season, fueling rumors of a potential summer move. For a player at a career crossroads, this World Cup omission could be the push he needs to seek more minutes elsewhere.

What should Roony do this summer after this setback? Whether he stays at Camp Nou to fight for his place or seeks a fresh start, one thing is clear: this is a moment that could define his next chapter. We'd love to hear your take in the comments below.