Sweden got here in for loads of criticism for his or her defensive ways of their scoreless draw with Spain, however captain Sebastian Larsson just isn’t bothered as they put together to face Slovakia of their subsequent Euro 2020 Group E sport on Friday (June 18). The Swedes smothered the Spaniards and took off striker Alexander Isak halfway via the second half as they orchestrated a shut-out they consider units them as much as attain the knockout levels.
“We’re very safe in ourselves…folks will at all times have opinions, criticism or not, someplace our primary feeling is that we took some extent from Spain away in our Euro opener, which in consequence is nice for us and provides us alternatives,” Larsson instructed reporters on Thursday.
A repeat of their park-the-bus ways is unlikely towards Slovakia. “They (Slovakia) performed in a transparent method in quite a lot of video games now, our evaluation is that it’s not a Spain sort of sport that we’ll meet, it’ll be a unique sort of sport,” Sweden coach Janne Andersson mentioned.
“We anticipate to have a little bit extra ball within the build-up section and we’ll must drive the match ahead extra. They sit fairly deep and they’re excellent of their counter-attacking section … I consider they`ll again house a bit, however you’ll be able to by no means know for positive,” he added.
Winger Dejan Kulusevski has returned to the squad following a constructive COVID-19 take a look at however could not characteristic towards the Slovaks. “Dejan is in a stepping-up section and we’ll see what the docs say. He`s not being thought of to start out, however it would possibly attainable for him to return on … I hope and consider he`ll be obtainable, however we`ll have to attend and see,” Andersson mentioned.
Sweden midfielder Matthias Svanberg continues to be isolating following a constructive take a look at. Slovakia high Group E after their 2-1 win over Poland. Spain and Sweden are two factors behind with the Poles backside forward of the second spherical of video games.
Listed here are the entire particulars from the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia:
When is the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia?
The UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia will probably be performed on Friday (June 18).
What time does the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia begin?
The UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia will begin at 6:30pm as per IST.
The place is the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia being performed?
The UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia will probably be performed on the Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg, Russia.
Which TV channels will broadcast the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia in India?
The UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia will probably be telecast on Sony Ten 2 (HD), Sony Ten 3 (HD-Hindi). Sony Six (HD) and Sony Ten 4 (HD) could have regional protection in India.
How can I livestream the UEFA Euro 2020 match between Sweden and Slovakia?
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