Viktor Johansson was given his chance last time - and took it. Now the Stoke goalkeeper continues to be trusted by the national team. “He had the shirt last time. You can interpret that as you want,” says Graham Potter.
FootballDejan Kulusevski was set for a return to the national team and his longest spell on the pitch since coming back from a lengthy injury layoff. But his week ended on a disappointing note as Tottenham lost 1-0 away to Leeds in the Premier League. Leeds’ Swedish international Gabriel Gudmundsson was substituted with an injury.
FootballBenched again and goalless again, but Viktor Gyökeres’s Arsenal won again. Another substitute became the hero in a 1-0 away win over Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
FootballDespite his success with the national team, Viktor Gyökeres’ struggles at club level continue. The Swedish striker once again had to make do with a substitute appearance as Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at home. “He will get his minutes,” coach Mikel Arteta said.
FootballAnthony Elanga is injured and will miss Sweden's Nations League campaign. So will Hugo Larsson and Williot Swedberg - who, just like at the World Cup, will not be in Graham Potter's national team. They will certainly be disappointed, says the Englishman.
SportsDejan Kulusevski's possible comeback, Viktor Gyökeres' difficult start at Arsenal and a tough schedule with four games in 11 days. Here are the challenges facing national team coach Graham Potter as the men's national team resumes its Nations League campaign after this summer's World Cup.
FootballAnthony Elanga is injured. The star is now a doubt ahead of Sweden's Nations League matches. We have to find out how long he will be out, Newcastle coach Matthias Jaissle told The Chronicle.
SportsSwedish international striker Anthony Elanga has had a great start to the season, scoring two goals for Newcastle. One of them has now been named Goal of the Month for August.
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