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From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The bottom was reached in Baku. It couldn't get any worse and a "Resign all"-mood prevailed.

From fiasco to confidence in the future – but nothing has been won yet

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

The offensive national team trio Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Dejan Kulusevski receive great international attention. A bit under the radar, centre-back Isak Hien sneaks by.

The Hot Prospect – Spanish Top Club Shows Interest

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres are the hottest candidates to win the Golden Ball of the year. But it's not a topic the national team's super trio talks about.

Isak's tribute: "They're talking about him in England"

Isak on the weather warning: "Became a bit worried anyway"

The red weather warning in Spain was sent to people's mobile phones. It got national team star Alexander Isak to react.

Isak on the weather warning: "Became a bit worried anyway"

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Ken Sema scored his first national team goal, Sebastian Nanasi made sure the word "success" was used in its proper context. Still, neither of them dare assume they will start in the group final against Slovakia in the Nations League.

Tough competition: "You're more on your toes"

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

The Swedish national team forwards show goal form ahead of this week's Nations League gathering. Alexander Isak's fourth goal in as many matches was behind Newcastle's turnaround to a 3–1 win over Nottingham.

Isak's success - behind Newcastle's turnaround

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best

Hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League – Viktor Gyökeres, 26, is perhaps Europe's hottest striker right now. Here, four experts give their view on how good the Sporting Lisbon star really is, what the price tag for a transfer could be – and which club he could end up in.

We Can Start Calling Him One of the World's Best

Tomasson on Gyökeres: "He's a bulldozer"

Jon Dahl Tomasson scored goals as a player and is not easily impressed. But when he talks about Viktor Gyökeres, it shines in the eyes of the national team's captain.

Tomasson on Gyökeres: "He's a bulldozer"

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Emil Forsberg is back in the national football team. However, Anthony Elanga - who plays for the successful team Nottingham - does not get a place in the squad for the Nations League finale.

Elanga blasts: "Football is brutal"

Praised Isak Newcastle's Hero

Alexander Isak became the matchwinner for his Newcastle in the top encounter with Arsenal in the Premier League. After the 1-0 victory, he was praised by manager Eddie Howe: A moment of quality wins the match for us.

Praised Isak Newcastle's Hero

The Coach Change Had an Effect – United Won Directly

Erik ten Hag's time as manager in Manchester United is over. For the time being, former attacking star Ruud van Nistelrooy is in charge.

The Coach Change Had an Effect – United Won Directly

Isak netted – draw in top match

The ankle injury stopped Alexander Isak from the national team's Nations League meetings with Slovakia and Estonia recently. Now Newcastle's forward is back – and with a bang.

Isak netted – draw in top match

Close call – United turned it around against Brentford

Manchester United turned a 0-1 deficit into a 2-1 win at home against Brentford and took a long-awaited victory in Premier League football. Injured Victor Nilsson Lindelöf jumped in at the end.

Close call – United turned it around against Brentford

Isak ready for comeback

Alexander Isak missed Sweden's Nations League matches against Slovakia and Estonia due to injury. Now, the 25-year-old football striker appears to be restored, and looks set to make a comeback when Newcastle take on Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday.

Isak ready for comeback

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The national team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson thought the 22-year-old had knocked on the door and was worth the chance. Sebastian Nanasi didn't knock.

Nanasi's success against Estonia – took the chance directly

The National Team Captain: "Sweden's Offense Impresses"

Estonia's national team captain Jürgen Henn has studied Sweden's match against Slovakia. He cannot hide a certain admiration in his voice when he says: I believe it's difficult for any team to defend against such an offensive game.

The National Team Captain: "Sweden's Offense Impresses"

Broken toe leaves Gyökeres alone at the top?

A broken toe can really cause trouble. Alexander Isak's injury came at the most inconvenient time – ahead of the national team's most important match so far under Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Broken toe leaves Gyökeres alone at the top?

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

The injury list just gets longer and longer. The latest player to withdraw: St Pauli's Eric Smith.

Another cancellation - but Tomasson sees opportunities

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak was already ruled out. With Gustaf Nilsson's withdrawal, Sweden only has one pure forward for the Nations League gathering.

New no for the Blues-Yellows – only one forward in the squad

Alexander Isak stopped by injury: "We'll miss him"

He scored three goals in the two opening Nations League matches. But when the Swedish football bosses now take on Slovakia and Estonia, they will have to do without star striker Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak stopped by injury: "We'll miss him"

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Hugo Larsson and Jon Dahl Tomasson have talked it out. After the turbulent last gathering, the 20-year-old is once again part of the Swedish national team.

After the controversy - Larsson selected: "Good discussion"

Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad: Injuries disrupt preparations for Nations League

Some players out, some in. The question is how the likely changes in the squad will affect the national team's striking power.

Jon Dahl Tomasson's squad: Injuries disrupt preparations for Nations League

Haaland goalless in thrilling draw

Goals in five consecutive matches at the start of the season – but in the sixth, Erling Braut Haaland came up empty. Manchester City's Norwegian attacking star left the 1-1 meeting with Newcastle in the Premier League goalless.

Haaland goalless in thrilling draw

Toe injury stops Isak

Newcastle's Alexander Isak will miss Saturday's meeting with Manchester City in the Premier League. The Swedish national team striker is not included in the match squad.

Toe injury stops Isak