Barcelona's rising star Roony Bardghji has been notably absent from Sweden's preliminary World Cup squad, and reports now suggest that internal tensions within the national team camp are to blame.

The 20-year-old winger, widely regarded as one of Swedish football's brightest prospects, was left off the country's extended 50-man preliminary list. While his talent is undeniable, it appears that his attitude during a crucial moment may have cost him a spot on the plane to the World Cup.

According to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, as relayed by SPORT, the controversy stems from an incident that unfolded after Sweden's qualification-clinching victory over Poland. During that match, head coach Graham Potter kept Bardghji on the bench for the full 90 minutes—a decision that didn't sit well with the young attacker.

Witnesses report that Bardghji showed visible frustration after the final whistle, choosing to remain seated instead of joining his teammates in celebration. "It was very strange that he almost stayed seated, in a bad mood, when we had already qualified for the World Cup," a source within the camp told Aftonbladet. "It did him no favours at all."

The reaction reportedly didn't go unnoticed by teammates or coaching staff. Some players felt the winger behaved as though he considered himself above the group, despite his relative youth. It's also claimed that Bardghji questioned his lack of playing time and demanded explanations from the coaching staff during the gathering.

While the rest of the squad celebrated together with a team dinner and party, the Barcelona youngster chose to remain isolated—a move that further strained his relationship with the group.

"It's also about the fact that there are 26 of us going on a trip, about how we manage the time we spend apart, how we behave and the different profiles we have," a federation source explained, addressing the importance of squad chemistry for a World Cup campaign.

For a player of Bardghji's caliber, this omission serves as a reminder that talent alone isn't always enough—especially when it comes to representing your country on the world's biggest stage.