The center back and midfielder started the last football training before the match, at Strawberry arena, by doing individual exercises at one corner flag. According to Jon Dahl Tomasson, Isak Hien and Anton Salétros were then allowed to leave the corner to participate in large parts of the last and match-preparing session before the important World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland.
But the question remains: Can they play?
Uncertain with the duo
The medical team has done a great job, they have really worked incredibly hard with them, he says.
But we'll see what decision we make.
Regardless of whether Hien or Salétros play or not – the duo has been two key players in the new national team build-up – Tomasson has a clear plan ahead of the meeting with Switzerland.
The 49-year-old wants to continue on the beaten path, that is, high pressure, quick recovery and vertical passes. But with a certain adjustment since the 0–2 loss away to Kosovo.
We always change something for each match, it can be a player, a tactical detail or several parts. We always do that in our match plan, he says.
But the big "quick fix" is to follow our principles, follow what we have talked about.
Support from the audience
Jon Dahl Tomasson says that Switzerland is a very skilled team, players who have played together for a longer period and together achieved success. So it will require something extra from Sweden – which the national team coach believes is possible with the help of the fans.
It's always easier to play at home, with the fans behind us. And now it's sold out, 50,000 in place who will support us, he says.
Such a match, which has such great importance and is sold out, should give everyone great energy.
