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Potter: “We are the opposite of stability”
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Potter: “We are the opposite of stability”

Something to look forward to, something to take with you until everything is decided in March. The national team ends the miserable World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia tonight
The threat against Sweden: "Have some decisions to make"
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The threat against Sweden: "Have some decisions to make"

Nine players in the national team squad are on a warning ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. A yellow card for any of them against Slovenia and you can just forget about playing in the playoff semi-final in March
Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?
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Guide: Last test before the playoffs – Isak starting?

In the best of all worlds, the national team at home at Strawberry Arena would have celebrated that the World Cup playoffs are postponed until the summer. The sometimes brutal reality came in between
Done: Svanberg striker in tonight's World Cup qualifiers
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Done: Svanberg striker in tonight's World Cup qualifiers

Mattias Svanberg goes straight into Graham Potter's first national team line-up. He will form an attack with Benjamin Nygren in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Switzerland at the Stade de Genève
Karlström: "The style of play may suit me better"
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Karlström: "The style of play may suit me better"

The 30-year-old central midfielder was used sporadically by Jon Dahl Tomasson. The question is whether Graham Potter thinks differently ahead of tonight's World Cup qualifier away against Switzerland
The stars are missing from Potter's first starting eleven
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The stars are missing from Potter's first starting eleven

Half of the regular starting eleven will be missing when Graham Potter makes his debut as national team captain. So who will get a chance from kick-off against Switzerland at the Stade de Genève?
Match guide: Up for proof for Potter
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Match guide: Up for proof for Potter

Five intense days in Marbella. Graham Potter and the players have never had more time together
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
Fired the coach – won outright
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Fired the coach – won outright

Crises-hit Juventus fired coach Igor Tudor. It had an immediate effect
Jesper Karlström Scores First Serie A Goal in Udinese's Win Over Lecce
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Jesper Karlström Scores First Serie A Goal in Udinese's Win Over Lecce

In the 45th Serie A match of his career, Jesper Karlström's first goal came. The Swedish national team player initiated the goal scoring when his Udinese defeated Lecce at home, 3–2
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
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
Sweden Revamps Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Switzerland
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Sweden Revamps Lineup for Crucial World Cup Qualifier Against Switzerland

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson makes major changes in the starting eleven in the World Championship qualifier against Switzerland at Strawberry arena. More than half of the team after the 0-2 loss to Kosovo in September has been replaced
Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier
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Sweden Faces Switzerland in Crucial World Championship Qualifier

All players trained on Thursday ahead of the national football team's World Championship qualifying match against Switzerland. Some question marks exist regarding Isak Hien and Anton Salétros
Lucas Bergvall Earns Praise Amidst Intense Midfield Competition
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Lucas Bergvall Earns Praise Amidst Intense Midfield Competition

The competition in the midfield is tough. Lucas Bergvall has not yet got a place in the starting eleven – but outwardly the Tottenham star does not say much about the playing time
Tomasson's Offensive Strategy Faces Challenges in World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson's Offensive Strategy Faces Challenges in World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson's offensive playing idea sets high demands on the defense. Initially in the World Championship qualification, however, it has not gone as planned
Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
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Tomasson Unfazed by Olsen Controversy Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers

National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson puts no focus on Robin Olsen-gate ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualification. I have talked to some players about it, but I will not put more energy into it, says the Dane at a press conference
Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win
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Noel Törnqvist Focuses on National Team After Mjällby's Near Championship Win

One single goal separated Mjällby from a secured Swedish Championship gold. But goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist is not worried about any upcoming gold fever
Alexander Isak on Bench Again for World Championship Qualifier
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Alexander Isak on Bench Again for World Championship Qualifier

The attacking star Alexander Isak is missing again in the starting eleven in the national football team's World Championship qualification. The fresh Liverpool player starts the away match against Kosovo on the bench
World Championship Qualification Guide: Sweden vs Slovenia Preview
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World Championship Qualification Guide: Sweden vs Slovenia Preview

After 18 months of preparation – this evening the seriousness begins for Jon Dahl Tomasson's national team. Here is all you need to know before the World Championship qualification premiere against Slovenia
Slovenia vs Sweden: World Cup Qualifier Match Preview
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Slovenia vs Sweden: World Cup Qualifier Match Preview

Alexander Isak Joins World Cup Qualifiers Amid Newcastle Uncertainty
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Alexander Isak Joins World Cup Qualifiers Amid Newcastle Uncertainty

Football star Alexander Isak is selected for the World Championship qualification – despite not training or playing a match with the club team Newcastle. National team captain Jon Dahl Tomasson does not want to comment on the situation for the striker, who wants to leave for Liverpool
Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria
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Jordan Larsson Returns to Starting Lineup Against Algeria

Daniel Svensson, Alexander Bernhardsson and Jordan Larsson get the chance. It is some of the changes national team coach Jon Dahl Tomasson makes after the 2–0 win against Hungary on Friday
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