Sweden's qualification woes are far from over, but Graham Potter's arrival could be just what they need. The newly appointed manager knows Swedish football inside out and has a reputation for being one of the best in the business.
Potter's previous stint with Brighton was particularly notable, as he guided the Seagulls to promotion to the Championship - a feat that would have been unthinkable if only his experience with Ostersunds had translated to the top tier. The former Chelsea and West Ham manager knows how to build a cohesive team, something Sweden desperately need right now.
With talented players like Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Anthony Elanga at their disposal, it's surprising that Sweden haven't been able to string together more than four games without defeat. Their recent form under Jon Dahl Tomasson was nothing short of disastrous - three consecutive losses against Kosovo and Switzerland, with not a single goal registered in the process.
Former Sweden international Pontus Kamark believes that Potter will be able to whip the team into shape. "There is hope," he says. "Even people in the newspapers write about hope; experts talk about the hope." With Potter's track record of success at Brighton and his intimate knowledge of Swedish football, it's hard not to share Kamark's optimism.
Sweden's path to qualification lies through the Nations League play-offs - a route that could prove far more fruitful than their initial foray into qualifying. The Swedes have secured a top-four spot in the league, which means they're just two games away from the World Cup.
"Winning promotion in the Nations League under Tomasson last season was our lucky ticket," Kamark explains. "If Potter wins the games and we go to the World Cup, he will be a god." While that's perhaps an exaggeration, it's clear that Potter has a chance to make a real difference for Sweden.
As they prepare to take on Switzerland and Slovenia in their next two matches, the Swedes will be hoping that Potter can bring them the kind of success they've been lacking. With his experience and tactical acumen, he might just be the man to turn their fortunes around.
Potter's previous stint with Brighton was particularly notable, as he guided the Seagulls to promotion to the Championship - a feat that would have been unthinkable if only his experience with Ostersunds had translated to the top tier. The former Chelsea and West Ham manager knows how to build a cohesive team, something Sweden desperately need right now.
With talented players like Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Anthony Elanga at their disposal, it's surprising that Sweden haven't been able to string together more than four games without defeat. Their recent form under Jon Dahl Tomasson was nothing short of disastrous - three consecutive losses against Kosovo and Switzerland, with not a single goal registered in the process.
Former Sweden international Pontus Kamark believes that Potter will be able to whip the team into shape. "There is hope," he says. "Even people in the newspapers write about hope; experts talk about the hope." With Potter's track record of success at Brighton and his intimate knowledge of Swedish football, it's hard not to share Kamark's optimism.
Sweden's path to qualification lies through the Nations League play-offs - a route that could prove far more fruitful than their initial foray into qualifying. The Swedes have secured a top-four spot in the league, which means they're just two games away from the World Cup.
"Winning promotion in the Nations League under Tomasson last season was our lucky ticket," Kamark explains. "If Potter wins the games and we go to the World Cup, he will be a god." While that's perhaps an exaggeration, it's clear that Potter has a chance to make a real difference for Sweden.
As they prepare to take on Switzerland and Slovenia in their next two matches, the Swedes will be hoping that Potter can bring them the kind of success they've been lacking. With his experience and tactical acumen, he might just be the man to turn their fortunes around.
He knows Swedish football inside out and has a proven track record of success - who wouldn't want that kind of expertise on their team? 
The fact that they're giving him a chance to whip them into shape is a good sign, especially with those talented players he's got at his disposal. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres, and Anthony Elanga are all superstars waiting to happen! 
With Potter leading the charge, I think Sweden could be on their way to qualifying for the World Cup 
guess that's why they need someone who knows what they're doing
. Sweden's got some talented players, but they need more than just a fancy manager like Graham Potter to get them out of this mess. They've been struggling for years and it's time someone else took the reins. I mean, what makes me think that Potter's gonna be able to whip the team into shape? It sounds like Sweden's always had this problem where they can't string together a few wins. I'm not convinced that Potter's track record with Brighton translates to the World Cup stage...
. But with Potter at the helm, I think we might see a change. He's proven himself at Brighton and all, so there's reason to believe he can whip this team into shape 
. And if they can make it to the World Cup, that'd be huge for Swedish football! They've got a top-four spot in the Nations League, so two more wins and they're golden 
. I'm rooting for Potter to make some magic happen 
! His track record at Brighton shows he can build a solid squad from scratch, which is exactly what Sweden needs right now 
. I mean, those talented players like Alexander Isak and Anthony Elanga are wasting their potential not playing together as a cohesive unit 
. Potter's tactical expertise could be the game-changer for Sweden - let's see if he can whip them into shape and get them to the World Cup! 
️ Fingers crossed 
. They need someone who can whip them into shape, and Potter seems like the type to do it. It's all about winning games now, not just showing up, you know? 
. I mean, have you seen those players they got? Alexander Isak is like a superstar 
and Viktor Gyokeres has been on fire lately! It's crazy they haven't been able to win more than 4 games straight though... Sweden needs a shake-up, for sure 
. It's like they're trying to make us read a book instead of having a normal conversation. Can't we just have a more readable layout or something? Anyway, back to Sweden's football woes... I mean, it's hard not to be optimistic when Graham Potter joins the team 
. And now that they've got a top-four spot in the Nations League, maybe this is their lucky ticket 
. I just hope Potter can bring some success to the team and not just make them look like a bunch of amateurs 
. potter's arrival is not just about fixing the team, it's about leveraging his experience to secure a top spot in the nations league 
. i mean, think about it - sweden has already secured a top-four spot, but that's not the same as having a legit shot at the world cup 
. Graham Potter's arrival is like a breath of fresh air - he knows Swedish football inside out and has a track record of success under pressure 
I mean, who wouldn't want a manager with a track record as questionable as Graham Potter's? I'm sure it has nothing to do with Sweden's "qualification woes" being a never-ending story 
. But hey, at least they're trying new things, right? Like hiring someone who knows Swedish football inside out... but not quite managing to make it work in the top tier 
. I'm sure Sweden's chances of qualifying are about as good as they were under Tomasson, but hey, at least there's a new guy to blame for their failures now 
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. But fingers crossed Potter can work his magic and Sweden actually makes it to the World Cup for once 
. And yeah, the Nations League play-offs might be a better route for them than trying to qualify through the normal route... who knows, maybe they'll surprise everyone and make it to the World Cup 
, but Sweden's problems run deeper than just a new manager. Like, have they actually worked on their squad cohesion since the last time? 
And how do we know Potter's Swedish football expertise translates to actual game results? 
I'm so curious about this new manager Graham Potter! How did Sweden's players react when he first joined? 
I mean, 4 games without defeat is pretty bad 
. And what's with the top-four spot in the Nations League? Is that really good enough for them to qualify?