Overview

• Sweden lost 2-0 to Switzerland through a Granit Xhaka penalty and a Johan Manzambi strike, leaving Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side bottom of their group and eight points off the leaders.
• Viktor Gyökeres told Fotbollskanalen his recent international displays are “not good enough,” acknowledging Sweden must improve across the pitch.
• The Arsenal forward is scoreless in seven straight matches for club and country after opening his Premier League spell with three goals in about ten appearances.
• UEFA presented Gyökeres with the Nations League top scorer award for his nine-goal campaign, underscoring the contrast with his current slump.
• Swedish media and fans sharply criticized Gyökeres and Alexander Isak following the defeat, while reports in England note Arsenal are still adjusting to provide the service he thrives on in the box.