Sweden will be without superstar Isabelle Haak in the upcoming Challenger Cup. The player is not included in the blue and yellow squad. "I need to rest because I'm very tired after my long season," Haak told SVT Sport. Sweden reached the Challenger Cup by winning the Golden League. Isabelle Haak has been the big name for the team for a long time but was given a rest during some of the matches after having a tough spring season. "It was a joint decision," says Haak. Nevertheless, she contributed a lot to Sweden's victory over the Czech Republic in the Golden League final just over a week ago.
The Challenger Cup in the Philippines is a qualification for the Nations League, where the best volleyball teams in the world play. Good results can also be crucial in the quest for a good spot in the world ranking, hopes the Scandinavian federation.