Sweden's World Cup dreams hang in the balance as a star-studded squad, led by Premier League teammates Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres, faces a humiliating defeat and the very real threat of qualification failure. The Scandinavian nation's hopes took a hit after a 1-0 loss to Kosovo, leaving them at the bottom of their group with just one point from four matches. Despite a hefty price tag on their strike force, the team has managed a meager two goals and seven conceded, raising questions about their effectiveness. The match in Gothenburg saw a first-half goal from Fisnik Asllani secure the victory for Kosovo, who now hold the upper hand in the group. The post-match atmosphere in the Swedish camp was tense, with the team on the brink of missing out on the upcoming World Cup. Manager Jon Dahl Tomasson is under scrutiny, with some stars reportedly losing confidence in his leadership. One of these stars, Anthony Elanga, was notably left out of the squad this week and expressed his frustration post-match, stating, 'The damn system must go.' Elanga's sentiments reflect a broader discontent within the team, as they struggle to find their footing in a system that seems to be letting them down. The situation has sparked a debate about the team's strategy and the manager's decision-making, with some questioning the wisdom of revealing the starting eleven just an hour before kickoff. Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall, who was substituted at half-time, shared his thoughts on the matter, suggesting that such last-minute changes may not be beneficial. The pressure is mounting on Tomasson, who admitted that the team has 'forgotten' how to score goals, a concerning development for a squad with such high expectations. With only two games left in the qualifying campaign, Sweden's fate hangs in the balance, and the team must find a way to turn their fortunes around quickly if they are to secure a spot in the play-offs.
