The Swedish national team defender has become an important part of national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson's blue-yellow build.
He is also a decisive player for Atalanta.
The 25-year-old was once again part of the Italian club's Champions League starting eleven – and ensured that the team left Germany with a new success.
After 2–0 against Stuttgart, the team has started the European games with two wins, two draws, and still not conceded a goal.
It was a tough match. Stuttgart played well in the first half, created some chances and were close to scoring, but we held out, had 0–0 at halftime and played better in the second, says Hien in Viaplay's broadcast.
It's a nice feeling to win.
The intact zero is a team effort, says the Swede.
The secret is that we always fight to keep a clean sheet. It's not just about us defenders, but everyone in the starting eleven and those who come on. This is something we should all be proud of.
For Hien & Co, Udinese awaits in Serie A on Sunday, and next week he will enter a crucial national team gathering.
Sweden, which is chasing promotion in the Nations League, is loading up in Marbella before facing Slovakia at the Strawberry arena on November 16. Three days later, Azerbaijan awaits, also a home game.
Atalanta was not the only Italian club to leave the Champions League evening three points richer.
The Milan club Inter got 1–0 at home against Premier League club Arsenal, after Hakan Çalhanoğlu's penalty goal in added time in the first half.
