Sweden news

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 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.

Tottenham have been brutally mocked by a Swedish politician, with the Scandinavian nation being urged to ensure that their economy does not become “Spursy”. That word has been used to condemn Premier League heavyweights on a regular basis down the years, as they struggle to deliver on expectations, with the north London giants in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle this season.

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Thomas Frank and Tottenham Hotspur are set to receive another huge injury blow with Lucas Bergvall reportedly set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The Sweden international is expected to join a host of long-term absentees on the treatment table after sustaining an ankle injury in Spurs’ Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son Maximilian is reportedly in talks to leave AC Milan and join another one of his father’s former clubs. Ibrahimovic Snr was widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of his generation, representing a host of Europe’s biggest clubs including Milan, Inter and Juventus in Serie A, as well as Premier League heavyweights Manchester United and La Liga champions Barcelona.

Viktor Gyokeres has capped a remarkable year by being crowned Sweden’s best striker for the third season running, edging out Liverpool’s Alexander Isak for the honour. Following his high-profile move to Arsenal, the 26-year-old reflected on an "eventful year" that included trophies in Portugal, a major summer transfer and personal recognition back home.

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.

Italy block the qualification path for Wales and Northern Ireland when it comes to reaching the 2026 World Cup, while the Republic of Ireland will face Czechia in the play-off semi-finals. There are four more places at FIFA’s flagship event up for grabs in the UEFA section, with routes to the United States, Canada and Mexico being mapped out for all of the hopefuls.

Alexander Isak has lifted the lid on a difficult few months that have been hampered by injury following his £125 million ($164m) transfer to Liverpool. Much was expected of the striker following his big-money switch from Newcastle United but so far, the 26-year-old has failed to fire. After his latest cameo outing for Sweden, the forward has opened up on his tough road back to full fitness.