Sweden to face Romania without Isak Hien due to injury

Sweden's national football team will face Romania twice in the UEFA Nations League this autumn without defensive leader Isak Hien. The Atalanta center-back is sidelined until late October due to a hamstring tendon rupture sustained during the World Cup against Japan. Swedish coach Graham Potter confirmed Hien will miss the first four matches of the autumn campaign, including the upcoming fixtures against Romania on September 25 in Stockholm and October 5 in Bucharest.

Separately, Romania's head coach Gică Hagi faces scrutiny regarding the potential selection of Ianis Hagi for the upcoming Nations League matches. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently playing for Alanyaspor, has seen limited playing time this season, leading to debate among analysts regarding whether his current club form warrants a national team call-up.