The Swedish national team coach presented the squad for the World Cup qualifying matches against Denmark at Gamla Ullevi on April 14 and against Serbia at Strawberry Arena four days later.
Without Kosovare Asllani, who injured her cruciate ligament on Sunday, there will be a void both in terms of football and leadership.
"We have lost a lot of experience and routine even before 'Kosse's' injury. We have to seriously review who can take on her leadership role," Gustavsson says.
Comeback for Musovic
He himself says there will be several players who will have to help with that. Among them is Amanda Ilestedt of Eintracht Frankfurt, who is back from injury.
Beata Olsson, Liverpool, comes into the squad in place of Asllani.
On the goalkeeper side, Zecira Musovic, Malmö FF, is back for the first time since becoming a mother.
Gustavsson points out that Jennifer Falk is number one in the upcoming squad.
"It's great that Zecira is back, she hasn't played that many matches, but we want her to be in the national team squad quickly so she can get to know me and the other new players on the team," says Gustavsson.
“Very inspired”
Tony Gustavsson was excited about the women's national team's performance on Tuesday evening.
"The performance we saw yesterday and experienced in the arena was absolutely fantastic. We were very inspired," he says.
Sweden has four points after the away matches against Italy (1–0) and Serbia (0–0) in March. After the victory against Italy, Gustavsson had hoped for six points.
Now two straight wins are needed as only the top team in the group directly qualifies for the World Cup in Brazil next year. The other teams will have to play in the playoffs.
Denmark tops the group, also on four points, but with a better goal difference.
Facts: Sweden's World Cup qualifying squad
Goalkeepers: Tove Enblom, Vålerenga, Jennifer Falk, Liverpool, Zecira Musovic, Malmö FF.
Backs: Bella Andersson, Real Madrid, Smilla Holmberg, Arsenal, Amanda Ilestedt, Frankfurt, Elma Junttila Nelhage, Lyon, Hanna Lundkvist, Manchester United, Amanda Nildén, Tottenham, Sofia Reidy, Hammarby.
Midfielders/strikers: Filippa Angeldahl, Real Madrid, Hanna Bennison, Real Madrid, Stina Blackstenius, Arsenal, Rebecka Blomqvist, Frankfurt, Evelyn Ijeh, North Carolina Courage, Monica Jusu Bah, Häcken, Rosa Kafaji, Brighton, Beata Olsson, Liverpool, Fridolina Rolfö, Manchester United, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, Chelsea, Felicia Schröder, Häcken, Matilda Vinberg, Tottenham, Julia Zigiotti Olme, Manchester United.
