What: World Championship qualification, football, men, group B.
Where: Stadiumi Fadil Vokrri, Pristina.
When: Monday, kick-off 20.45.
TV/radio: Viaplay, Viaplay Sport/P4 radiosporten.
A must: Swedish victory is a requirement to not lose ground in the battle for the group victory, which gives a direct place in the World Championship finals next summer.
How it went in the premiere: The national team lost the lead twice in Ljubljana and had to settle for 2–2 against Slovenia. Kosovo was hopeless away against Switzerland, who won with 4–0.
Talking point: Is Alexander Isak playing? One of the world's currently most talked-about players was completely spared against Slovenia.
Situation in the team: No injuries reported but the match against Slovenia was both a mental and physical release and there are only two days of rest until the meeting with Kosovo. This may mean one or two changes in the starting eleven.
What needs to be improved: Defensive play. Both Slovenia's goals came after mistakes. First, Robin Olsen easily let the ball in, then Hjalmar Ekdal and Isak Hien were far too passive in the 2–2 equalization in the 90th minute.
Heavy loss: Napoli's defensive star Amir Rrahmani, Kosovo's captain, injured himself against Switzerland and misses the match. A clear weakening for Kosovo.
The teams:
Kosovo
Goalkeepers: Arijanet Muric, Sassuolo, Visar Bekaj, Hatayspor, Amir Saipi, Lugano.
Defenders: Dion Gallapeni, Widzew Lodz, Fidan Aliti, Alanyaspor, Ilir Krasnoqi, Kolos Kovalivka, Lumbardh Dellova, CSKA 1948, Amir Rrahmani, Napoli, Mergim Vojvoda, Como, Leart Pqarada, Heidenheim.
Midfielders: Elvis Rexhbecaj, Augsburg, Florent Musilja, Düsseldorf, Leon Avdullahu, Hoffenheim, Valon Berisha, Lask, Ermal Krasniqi, Legia Warszawa, Lindon Emerllahu, Cluj, Veldin Hodza, Rubin Kazan, Meriton Korenica, Cluj, Muharrem Jashari, LNZ.
Forwards: Baton Zabergja, Metalist Charkiv, Albion Rrahmani, Sparta Prag, Fisnik Asllani, Hoffenheim, Vedat Muriqi, Mallorca.
Head coach: Franco Foda.
Sweden
Goalkeepers: Viktor Johansson, Stoke, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, AIK, Robin Olsen, Malmö FF.
Defenders: Samuel Dahl, Benfica, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Leeds, Hjalmar Ekdal, Burnley, Isak Hien, Atalanta, Ken Sema, Pafos, Daniel Svensson, Dortmund, Emil Krafth, Newcastle, Axel Norén, Mjällby
Midfielders/forwards: Yasin Ayari, Brighton, Alexander Bernhardsson, Kiel, Anthony Elanga, Newcastle, Jesper Karlström, Udinese, Hugo Larsson, Eintracht Frankfurt, Benjamin Nygren, Celtic, Anton Salétros, AIK, Jordan Larsson, FC Köpenhamn, Alexander Isak, Liverpool, Lucas Bergvall, Tottenham, Niclas Eliasson, AEK Aten, Viktor Gyökeres, Arsenal, Sebastian Nanasi, Strasbourg.
Head coach: Jon Dahl Tomasson.
