Tomasson's new World Cup job after Sweden dismissal
Last year, John Dahl Tomasson was dismissed as Sweden's national team coach. Now the Dane has been given a new job during the World Cup.
SportsLast year, John Dahl Tomasson was dismissed as Sweden's national team coach. Now the Dane has been given a new job during the World Cup.
SportsThe national football team hit rock bottom one autumn evening at Ullevi in Gothenburg. They were knocked out by Kosovo, booed and left without hope for the future after a ruined qualifier. Six months later, the World Cup finals await this summer. Graham Stephen Potter, 50, can actually do magic.
FootballJon Dahl Tomasson had to take the blame for the national football team's fiasco so far in the World Cup qualifiers. It hurt many players. We can talk as much as we want, but we'll do it on the pitch. Now it's up to the proof, says Emil Holm. I won't throw any boots at "JDT", says Viktor Johansson.
FootballThe game model is not the most important thing. However, Jonas Olsson, Viaplay's football expert, wants to see clearer principles in the national team's defensive play under Graham Potter - who is presenting his first squad today.
FootballAs 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. Here are Tomasson's 594 days as national team captain.
SportsScrap 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.
FootballNational 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. I am used to it in a way, but here it is still a bit more extreme, says midfielder Jesper Karlström ahead of the matches against Switzerland and Kosovo.
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