– I got it with me. It is both big and moving, says Tobias Svendsen to news. Five days have passed since the Lillestrøm talent went out and said he wanted to take a break from football due to mental health problems. The 22-year-old has previously been open about the anxiety that has followed him since 2016. On Sunday, he sat at home in Molde and watched his teammates win 3-0 over Sandefjord in Åråsen. It became emotional for Svendsen. TALENT: Svendsen is known as a playful and dribbling winger. Photo: Annika Byrde / NTB Full praise for the team captain In the 11th minute, the midfielder, wearing jersey number 11, received applause and shouts from the entire stadium. Just 15 minutes later, captain Gjermund Åsen scored 1–0 – a goal he dedicated to Svendsen. – I sat and watched the match myself, and it is touching. Gjermund has been a pillar of support for me in the time after I came out with my story. He has always stood up for me. He is one of the reasons why I was able to play football last year and that I have participated this year, says the LSK winger. Svendsen opened up about the anxiety for the first time in an interview with VG last summer. In the same year, he received the award for “Role model of the year in the Eliteserien” at the Football Festival. ROLE MODEL OF THE YEAR: Tobias Svendsen received an award from former Prime Minister Erna Solberg during the Football Festival last year. Photo: Fredrik Hagen / NTB Captain Åsen tells news that the whole team has Svendsen’s back. – We have a young boy who has had his challenges in recent years. He has a small job ahead of him this autumn. The two of us have had a pretty close relationship, and this score here is really for Tobias, says Åsen, who hopes he will see his team-mate in the dressing room again soon. – He is an incredibly nice person. Incredibly talented. But again – the person must feel good outside of football and. It’s a long life. Whatever he needs, he knows he’s made it here. We really hope that Tobias will return, adds Åsen. GOT APPLAUSE and SHOUTS: The Åråsen crowd paid tribute to the 22-year-old in the 11th minute of the match. Photo: Christoffer Andersen / NTB – Using the time I need Svendsen says that he is also very grateful for all the support he has received from everyone who follows Lillestrøm. – If I had felt that I was alone in it, it would have been much tougher. I feel like I have the whole stadium with me. It makes things a little easier, while also giving me even greater motivation to work on the problems and come back – the day I’m ready, says Svendsen. Need someone to talk to? Several helplines, chat services and support groups can help you share your thoughts and feelings completely anonymously. Mental Health: 116 123 The Church’s SOS: 22 40 00 40 For children and young people: The emergency telephone for children and young people: 116 111 Cross on the neck (run by the Red Cross): 800 333 21 Source: Helsenorge He acknowledges that it was strange to see 3 The -0 win from the couch in Molde. At the same time, the 22-year-old received confirmation that the choice to take a break was right for him now. – I need full focus on myself and my problems. I feel like I’ve come a long way, so I’ll take the time I need. I know for myself – if I manage to get through this in one piece, I think I can have fun on the football pitch too, When the time comes, says Svendsen.
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