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Done: Potter makes nine changes to the starting eleven
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Done: Potter makes nine changes to the starting eleven

Roony Bardghji and Gustav Lundgren will get their chance from the start. Graham Potter makes major changes to the men's football team's starting eleven for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia
Bernhardsson: This match is incredibly important
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Bernhardsson: This match is incredibly important

Four months remain until Sweden's playoff for the World Cup next summer. But the foundations are already being laid
Lindelöf apologizes: "I was irritated and angry"
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Lindelöf apologizes: "I was irritated and angry"

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf received criticism after giving an ironic thumbs up to the Swedish fans who booed Sweden after the Kosovo loss. I had a lot of emotions and was irritated and angry
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
New setback: Elanga leaves the World Cup qualifiers
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New setback: Elanga leaves the World Cup qualifiers

Here comes the next setback for new national team captain Graham Potter. Midfield star Anthony Elanga is leaving Sweden's World Cup qualifying campaign for personal reasons and will miss the final match at home against Slovenia on Tuesday evening
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
Heavy Swedish loss in Potter's debut
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Heavy Swedish loss in Potter's debut

Fourth straight loss in World Cup qualifying. Graham Potter had anything but a dream debut as national team captain
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?
No Lindelöf against Switzerland – Isak will not start
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No Lindelöf against Switzerland – Isak will not start

The injury and absence list is just getting longer and longer. Here are the latest setbacks ahead of the national team's World Cup qualifier against Switzerland: Victor Nilsson Lindelöf will miss the match and Alexander Isak is not ready to start
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 on time pressure: "Then we can work faster"
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Potter on time pressure: "Then we can work faster"

One by one, the players checked into the hotel in Estepona on the Spanish Costa del Sol. And yes, the sun was shining
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
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
Victor Lindelöf Reflects on Robin Olsen's Departure from National Team
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Victor Lindelöf Reflects on Robin Olsen's Departure from National Team

He has missed the national team and has the same hunger and ambition as before. Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, 31, also regrets friend Robin Olsen's sad end
Tomasson Discusses Injury Challenges for Swedish National Team
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Tomasson Discusses Injury Challenges for Swedish National Team

Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Alexander Isak, Dejan Kulusevski and Isak Hien. The players have been team captains – and gotten injured
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
Hjalmar Ekdal's Absence Raises Questions Before World Cup Qualifiers
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Hjalmar Ekdal's Absence Raises Questions Before World Cup Qualifiers

The national team gathers on Monday ahead of the decisive matches in the World Championship qualifiers against Switzerland and Kosovo. Then a question mark has arisen
Sweden Draws 2-2 with Slovenia After Last-Minute Equalizer
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Sweden Draws 2-2 with Slovenia After Last-Minute Equalizer

Goalkeeper veteran Robin Olsen seemed to avoid sleeping badly after the huge blunder. Yasin Ayari was on the pitch
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