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Potter responds to Mourinho over Sweden snub

Sweden head coach Graham Potter has responded to Benfica manager Jose Mourinho after the Portuguese boss questioned the omission of left-back Samuel Dahl from the national squad. Mourinho expressed surprise at the decision, prompting a firm yet composed explanation from the English coach ahead of their crucial World Cup play-off match against Ukraine.

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Potter signs new Sweden deal despite having not won a game

Graham Potter has committed his long-term future to Sweden despite failing to win a single match since taking charge. The former Chelsea manager has signed a deal until 2030 as the nation prepares for a do-or-die World Cup play-off with Ukraine.

Sweden boss Potter gives update on Isak and Kulusevski

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

Potter gives Kulusevski injury update

Sweden boss Graham Potter shared an update on Dejan Kulusevski's injury as the Tottenham star continues a lengthy recovery. The 25-year-old has not played a minute under new Spurs manager Thomas Frank after suffering a right patella injury in May during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace. It was a blow that ruled him out of Tottenham’s Europa League final triumph over Manchester United.

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Sweden boss Potter gives disappointing update on Isak fitness

Sweden boss Graham Potter says star striker Alexander Isak is not ready to play two full games during the international break. The £125m man has been struggling for fitness since leaving Newcastle for Merseyside. Potter did confirm the Liverpool star will play some part in his side's World Cup qualifiers; Isak has been named on the bench to face Switzerland today.

Can Potter revive Sweden & their £235m forward line?

This time last year, Sweden seemed to be on the rise again. A side that had failed to qualify for both the 2022 World Cup and Euro 2024 was flying under Jon Dahl Tomasson, with Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres scoring freely in a refreshingly attack-minded line-up. However, the country's first-ever foreign manager has since become the first coach in Sweden's history to be relieved of his duties before the expiration of his contract.

'Your ears are going to bleed!' - Potter speaks in Swedish after landing new job

Graham Potter delivered the start of his first press conference since landing the Sweden international manager's job in Swedish as he spoke of the "great honour" at taking charge of the Nordic nation. The former West Ham and Chelsea boss, who has signed a five-month contract, will have his work cut out, with his side currently rock bottom of their World Cup qualifying group and with just two matches remaining.

Potter makes shock return with international side & eyes WC place

Graham Potter has been unveiled as Sweden’s new head coach on a short-term five-month deal - less than a month after being sacked by West Ham. The 50-year-old will oversee the team’s final World Cup qualifiers in November, with his contract extending if Sweden reach the playoffs or the tournament itself. The former Chelsea and Brighton boss has revealed that he was ‘humbled’ by Sweden opting to sign him.

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Potter poised to make shock return with int'l side

Graham Potter is reportedly on the verge of making a stunning return to management with the Swedish national team. The former Chelsea and West Ham boss has openly admitted his “feelings” for Sweden and is said to be the frontrunner to replace Jon Dahl Tomasson, who was sacked after a disastrous World Cup qualifying campaign left the Scandinavian side bottom of their group.

'I have feelings' - Potter has interest in taking national team job

Graham Potter is ready to swap club chaos for international rescue duty, declaring his interest in becoming Sweden’s next manager just hours after Jon Dahl Tomasson was ruthlessly axed following a humiliating World Cup qualifying collapse. An embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Kosovo sent the nation spiralling into turmoil. The shock loss, their fourth match without a win, left the Scandinavian side at rock bottom of their qualifying group and on the brink of missing the 2026 World Cup.

West Ham told they missed chance to appoint Mourinho

West Ham have been told that they missed their chance to sign Jose Mourinho as their head coach, but they have signed the next best option in Nuno Espirito Santo, who has replaced Graham Potter at the helm. The Hammers made a disastrous start to the 2025-26 campaign as they lost four out of their first five Premier League matches and were languishing in 19th position.

Bowen under fire amid questions of 'ability to lead West Ham'

Jarrod Bowen has become caught up in the storm sparked by Graham Potter's sacking at West Ham, with questions being asked of whether the England international is the right man to lead the Hammers as captain. Another change in the dugout has been made at the London Stadium, with ex-Brighton and Chelsea coach Potter being relieved of his duties after just 25 games at the helm.

Nuno is back! West Ham confirm ex-Forest boss as Potter replacement

West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Nuno Espirito Santo as the club's new head coach, replacing Graham Potter just hours after the latter was sacked on Saturday. Nuno has agreed to personal terms with the east London club, and is expected to be officially unveiled as the Hammers new boss ahead of their Premier League clash with Everton on Monday. Potter was sacked after winning just six of his 25 games in charge.

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Potter out! West Ham confirm sacking after woeful start to season

West Ham have confirmed the immediate dismissal of Graham Potter as head coach. Potter's entire backroom staff have also left with immediate effect, with no announcement of an interim appointment to take charge of the Hammers next Premier League game against Everton on Monday evening. West Ham currently sit in 19th place in the Premier League table.

Potter breaks silence on face-swap meme trend

Graham Potter admitted that his recent face-swap meme trend "made my son laugh" amid pressure to turn around West Ham fortunes. Potter's reign is hanging by the thinnest of threads, and fans have already decided his fate; through 'ridicule'. After last weekend's bruising home defeat to Crystal Palace, the Hammers faithful unleashed their trademark gallows humour, flooding social media with pictures of his face swapped onto others.

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West Ham told to consider Lampard despite 'fat' chants

West Ham have been told they should consider Frank Lampard as Graham Potter's replacement despite his poor relations with the club and its fans. The Hammers find themselves in crisis following a dismal start to the Premier League season. They have lost four of their opening five games, with last weekend's 2-1 defeat to Crystal Palace piling more pressure on the under-fire manager.

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