Sweden Euro 2020: Sweden is set to take part in the Euro 2020 as part of Group E. This will be the Sweden’s seventh appearance at the Euros since 1992.
The Swedes had a poor 2016 campaign where they finished bottom of their group table.
Preview:
Janne Andersson announced his 26-man squad for the Euros and had to face the loss of their talisman as Zlatan Ibrahimovic ruled himself out of the event due to an injury.
Andreas Granqvist is the captain of the side while Sebastian Larrson is named his deputy.
Also read: Ibrahimovic is back with Sweden, can he produce Milan magic on National duty?
The squad is as follows:
Goalkeepers: Karl-Johan Johnsson, Kristoffer Nordfeldt, Robin Olsen.
Defenders: Ludwig Augustinsson, Pierre Bengtsson, Marcus Danielson, Andreas Granqvist (Captain), Filip Helander, Pontus Jansson, Emil Krafth, Victor Lindelöf, Mikael Lustig.
Midfielders: Jens Lye-Cajuste, Viktor Claesson, Albin EKdal, Emil Forsberg, Dejan Kulusevski, Sebastian Larrson (Vice-captain), Kristoffer Olsson, Robin Quaison, Ken Sema, Mattias Svanberg, Gustav Svensson.
Forwards: Marcus Berg, Alexander Isak and Jordan Larsson.
Overview
Sweden has a talented squad filled with performers but the squad on a whole haven’t clicked at main events. A finish at the bottom of their group in the 2016 edition did not help their cause.
Despite their poor performances, Sweden is a tough and gritty side capable of punching above their weight.
The absence of Ibrahimovic hurts but the likes of Kulusevski, Olsson, Krafth, Lindelöf need to step up and prove their mettle for the country.
In the last 2 editions of the Euros, Sweden’s performance was below par and in a group which consists of Spain, Poland and Slovakia; they would need to rise to the occasion if they aim to qualify for the knockouts.
The striking options are their strength as Larsson and Isak come into this tournament with the form.
The two players scored a combined 32 goals between them in their domestic leagues this campaign.
Sweden’s side has a number of experienced players in their squad and look to utilize that to the fullest in the upcoming continental event.
Also read: Ibrahimovic Euros: Zlatan rules himself out of Euro 2020 due to injury
🇸🇪 – OFFICIAL SWEDEN squad list for #EURO2020 pic.twitter.com/gm9zpDstKi
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Fixtures
Sweden is in Group E along with the likes of Poland, Spain and Slovakia.
Their fixtures are as follows:
15th June: Spain vs Sweden (12:30 AM IST)
18th June: Sweden vs Slovakia (06:30 PM IST)
23rd June: Sweden vs Poland (09:30 PM IST)
Seville and Saint Petersburg are set to host the matches of Group E.
Sweden face Finland and Armenia in their warm-up matches as they prepare to be the surprise weapon.
