Potter’s surprise pick as Sebastian
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Potter’s surprise pick as Sebastian Nanasi starts for Sweden against Romania

National team captain Graham Potter’s choice for the Nations League opener against Romania fell on former Malmö FF player Sebastian Nanasi. The midfielder, who was not included in the World Cup squad last summer, will get a start.

Sweden begins this autumn's Nations League games in the B division at home, with Romania the opposition at the National Arena in Solna.

The match is the first of a total of four games awaiting them during the ongoing national team training camp.

Sebastian Nanasi's last competitive start for the national team came in September 2025, and he has yet to start a competitive match under Potter.

Starting line-up: Viktor Johansson – Emil Holm, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Carl Starfelt, Elliot Stroud – Alexander Bernhardsson, Lucas Bergvall, Yasin Ayari, Sebastian Nanasi – Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak.

Kick-off at Strawberry Arena in Solna is 8:45 p.m.

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