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Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked
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Potter offered a scare – the debutant was shocked

Injured star Viktor Gyökeres is missing from Graham Potter's first squad as Sweden's national team captain. At the same time, the Englishman offers a couple of scares
Swedish injury crisis – national team trio misses matches
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Swedish injury crisis – national team trio misses matches

Alexander Isak has missed Liverpool's last three games with a groin problem. The absence will be extended by at least one match
Bergvall substituted early – with head injury
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Bergvall substituted early – with head injury

Lucas Bergvall suffered a blow to the head in the Premier League derby against Chelsea. Tottenham's medical team did not allow the Swede to continue playing
Classic football day is being watered down in England
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Classic football day is being watered down in England

Boxing Day is a bit of Christmas Eve for Premier League football. But now the league has confirmed that only one match will be played on Boxing Day this year
The message from Slot: Isak misses another match
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The message from Slot: Isak misses another match

Groin injury Alexander Isak will likely miss another match with Liverpool. Injuries are a contributing factor to the crisis-ridden club losing six of its last seven matches, according to coach Arne Slot
Liverpool in crisis eliminated – Isak missing
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Liverpool in crisis eliminated – Isak missing

For the second match in a row, Swedish billion-dollar signing Alexander Isak was missing. Then a B-oriented Liverpool went out in the League Cup against Crystal Palace, who won the round of 16 with 3-0 away at Anfield
Liverpool Suffers Fourth Straight Loss Without Isak
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Liverpool Suffers Fourth Straight Loss Without Isak

Alexander Isak was not included in Liverpool's squad during Saturday's match against Brentford. Then came the fourth consecutive Premier League loss
Alexander Isak's Status Uncertain for Liverpool vs Brentford Match
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Alexander Isak's Status Uncertain for Liverpool vs Brentford Match

Replaced with injury notice after the first half in Champions League. How is Alexander Isak? He is a question mark, says coach Arne Slot ahead of Liverpool's league meeting with Brentford
Alexander Isak Substituted Due to Groin Discomfort in Liverpool's Win
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Alexander Isak Substituted Due to Groin Discomfort in Liverpool's Win

It continues to go slowly for Alexander Isak in Liverpool. The Swede was substituted at half-time when his Liverpool crushed Eintracht Frankfurt with 5–1 in Champions League
Can Graham Potter Lead Sweden to 2026 World Championship?
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Can Graham Potter Lead Sweden to 2026 World Championship?

Football World Championship 2026 is far away for Sweden after the fiasco start in the qualifying. Hope is placed in new national team captain Graham Potter and the so-called Nations League lifeline, but there is a risk that tough opposition awaits in a possible playoff in March
Isak Goalless Again as Manchester United Defeats Liverpool 2-1
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Isak Goalless Again as Manchester United Defeats Liverpool 2-1

Alexander Isak went goalless again for his Liverpool, who suffered their third consecutive loss in the Premier League. The prestige match at home against Manchester United ended 1–2
Sweden Drops Eight Places in World Football Rankings After Losses
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Sweden Drops Eight Places in World Football Rankings After Losses

The poor results in the World Championship qualification lead to the Swedish men's national football team plummeting eight places on the world ranking.
Jon Dahl Tomasson Fired After 18 Months of Criticism and Conflicts
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Jon Dahl Tomasson Fired After 18 Months of Criticism and Conflicts

As the first national team captain in Sweden's history, Jon Dahl Tomasson was fired as the men's national team coach. His time was characterized by a criticized playing system, open player conflicts and a fiasco in the World Championship qualification
Sweden Faces Tough Path to World Cup 2026 Playoffs After Kosovo Loss
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Sweden Faces Tough Path to World Cup 2026 Playoffs After Kosovo Loss

Now even the second place in the group is far away for Sweden in the qualifying rounds for the football World Championship 2026. The hope must be set to the so-called Nations League lifeline, but there is a risk that tough opposition awaits in a possible playoff in March
Elanga Apologizes to Swedish Fans After World Cup Qualifying Loss
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Elanga Apologizes to Swedish Fans After World Cup Qualifying Loss

Anthony Elanga's message tonight after the World Championship qualifying fiasco against Kosovo in Gothenburg was emotional. I can only say sorry to the Swedish people who came and watched, he says
Alexander Isak Calls Sweden's World Cup Qualifier Loss a Crisis Situation
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Alexander Isak Calls Sweden's World Cup Qualifier Loss a Crisis Situation

New loss – and once again no goal forward. Attack star Alexander Isak called the 0-1 loss in the World Championship qualifier at Ullevi against Kosovo embarrassing
Tomasson Stays as Sweden Coach Despite Poor World Championship Qualifying
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Tomasson Stays as Sweden Coach Despite Poor World Championship Qualifying

Sweden lost 0–1 at home to Kosovo in the World Championship qualifying. Blågult remain on one point after four matches played, but the national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson will not resign
Sweden Suffers Historic Loss to Kosovo in World Cup Qualifiers
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Sweden Suffers Historic Loss to Kosovo in World Cup Qualifiers

A historic debacle – but still the national team can reach the World Championship finals next year. With Jon Dahl Tomasson as the national team manager? 0–1 against Kosovo was the third consecutive loss in the World Championship qualifiers for a national team in free fall
Victor Nilsson Lindelöf Returns as Captain for Sweden vs Kosovo Match
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Victor Nilsson Lindelöf Returns as Captain for Sweden vs Kosovo Match

Veteran Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is back in the national team's starting eleven – and as team captain. He plays to the left in the three-man defensive line against Kosovo in the World Championship qualifier tonight
Swedish Stars Support Tomasson's Playing Style Despite Challenges
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Swedish Stars Support Tomasson's Playing Style Despite Challenges

Scrap a playing model that so far has not worked in the World Championship qualifying? Or keep going until it loosens up? The attacking stars Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are betting on the latter. We just need to do everything better, says Isak
Tomasson Acknowledges Fan Disappointment Ahead of Crucial Kosovo Match
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Tomasson Acknowledges Fan Disappointment Ahead of Crucial Kosovo Match

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson began the press conference ahead of the World Championship qualification against Kosovo with a defense speech. We all know, I and the players, that we have not started the qualification as we wanted, but we also know that second place is within reach
Isak Hien Reflects on World Cup Qualifying Struggles
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Isak Hien Reflects on World Cup Qualifying Struggles

The centre-back Isak Hien does not gloss over the national team's World Championship qualifying fiasco so far. We must be honest and say that we have not done well enough
Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes
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Sweden Must Defeat Kosovo for World Championship Qualification Hopes

World Championship qualification is so far a complete Swedish failure. Yet, to the highest degree, there is a chance to reach the finals in North America next summer
Roony Bardghji Advocates Playing with Freedom for National Team Success
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Roony Bardghji Advocates Playing with Freedom for National Team Success

He was substituted in the World Championship qualifying loss to Switzerland – and received the audience's cheers. Now Roony Bardghji thinks he knows the national team's way forward
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