[REVISION HISTORY]

Sweden national football team Nations League preparation

Updated 4 times since CLSTR started tracking revisions of this situation.

What changed

2026-09-26 21:47 UTC → 2026-09-27 10:31 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Sweden is preparing for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Romania and Poland. The team continues to face defensive and roster challenges. While center-back Isak Hien remains sidelined until late October due to a hamstring tendon rupture, defender Gustaf Lagerbielke has also been ruled out of the Romania match following an inguinial injury. To address these absences, manager Graham Potter has made several squad adjustments. John Mellberg from RB Salzburg has been called up to cover for Lagerbielke. Additionally, Williot Swedberg from Celta Vigo and Paulos Abraham from Hammarby have joined the squad to replace Mattias Svanberg, Taha Abdi Ali, and Gustaf Nilsson. Patrik Walemark from Lech Poznań has also received his second senior call-up. The roster remains bolstered by experienced players including Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyökeres, and Victor Nilsson Lindelöf. During the match against Romania at the Strawberry Arena, Sweden’s defensive issues intensified when defender Emil Holm sustained a serious injury. In the 59th minute, the 26-year-old Bologna player was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher after collapsing and clutching his right thigh following an acceleration. While initial impressions suggest a “possible biceps femoris lesion,” medical examinations are required to confirm the damage. The injury is considered significant for his club, Bologna, as it may sideline him for several months. Holm was replaced by Daniel Svensson during the match, at which point Sweden held a 2-1 lead. Sweden is scheduled to play Poland on September 28 in Solna.

Versions

Only revisions since CLSTR began indexing content versions appear here. Select a version to see what changed compared to the one before it.