Tomasson presents his squad for the Nations League at lunchtime on Wednesday. Then, we'll find out if he and Hugo Larsson have put the controversy from the previous gathering behind them and if the midfielder is included in the squad.
More news is waiting. A group of players are struggling with more or less serious injury concerns, while some players who were absent in September are likely to give a thumbs up to the Dane.
Here are some question marks:
+ Robin Olsen, goalkeeper.
Has not played a single minute this season in Aston Villa and missed the national team matches against Azerbaijan and Estonia in September. Now, the veteran is not missing. Viktor Johansson proved to be a good replacement and got his breakthrough in the national team.
Concussion and thigh injury
+ Ludwig Augustinsson, defender
Suffered a concussion with his club Anderlecht two weeks ago and has not been in a match squad since then.
+ Isak Hien, defender
Italian media reports that Atalanta's central defender has a thigh muscle injury and needs three weeks to recover from the problem. In that case, he will miss the national team gathering.
+ Alexander Isak, forward
Missed Newcastle's top match against Manchester City last weekend due to a broken toe. Not included in the squad against Wimbledon in the league cup either. Right now, Isak is a big question mark. There is no guarantee that he will join even if he is selected for the national team. If he participates in the meeting with Everton on Saturday, it will be decisive.
Lindelöf back
Some positive news:
+ Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, defender
Has been in full training again for some time and was included in Manchester United's squad against Tottenham on Sunday.
+ Emil Krafth, defender
Missed the last gathering but is available again. On the bench last time for Newcastle.
+ Emil Forsberg, midfielder
Also back after injury. Substitute in the New York Red Bulls' derby against New York City, which ended in a 1–5 defeat.
The national team must win the group in the C division to climb in the Nations League's system. A group win can also give an extra chance to reach the World Championship finals in North America in 2026.
Slovakia in Bratislava on October 11 is the key match. Points in that and the national team will put themselves in a good position ahead of the remaining three matches, including the home rematch against Slovakia in November.
3–1 against Azerbaijan, away.
3–0 against Estonia, home.
October 11: Slovakia in Bratislava (20.45).
October 14: Estonia in Tallinn (20.45).
November 16: Slovakia at Strawberry arena (20.45)
November 19: Azerbaijan at Strawberry arena (20.45).
