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World Cup play-offs: What to look out for

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Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Anthony Elanga.

Sweden are not short of talent, yet they face the prospect of not reaching the World Cup.

They finished bottom of their qualifying group but reached the play-offs by finishing first in their Nations League pool.

Graham Potter’s side will travel to Valencia to face Ukraine at a neutral ground because of the war in Ukraine.

After a tumultuous time managing Chelsea and West Ham, Potter has returned to the country where he first found success.

Potter managed Swedish side Ostersunds FK between 2011 and 2018, leading them to their first Swedish Cup win in 2017.

Sweden have not won since Potter took charge, losing 4-1 to Switzerland and drawing 1-1 with Slovenia.

Potter is without Isak as he recovers from a broken leg, but Liverpool manager Arne Slot said the striker could return in late March or early April.


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