After Hien's injury, Victor Eriksson
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After Hien's injury, Victor Eriksson called up to the national team

Centre-back Isak Hien had to withdraw from the men's national team due to injury. Now Hammarby defender Victor Eriksson has joined the squad ahead of Tuesday's play-off final against Poland, where a place in this summer's World Cup is at stake.

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Hien was injured in the first half when Sweden beat Ukraine 3-1 in the playoff semi-final in Valencia on Thursday and left the team on Saturday.

At first, the national team announced that no replacement would be called in, but on Sunday a new announcement came.

"As part of the preparations for the match, national team coach Graham Potter chose to call up centre-back Victor Eriksson on Sunday," the association writes on its website.

The Hammarby defender has one senior international to his name - against Finland during the January tour in 2023. He was also selected for the friendlies against Algeria and Hungary in June 2025 but did not play.

Sweden - Poland will be played at Strawberry Arena in Solna on Tuesday with kick-off at 8:45 p.m.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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