Gyokeres disappoints for Sweden, ex-Sporting man may miss World Cup | OneFootball

Gyokeres, former Sporting player, was a starter but ended up having a very discreet match for Sweden, who stumbled again.

The Swedish national team stumbled again in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup. On Monday, September 8, the Swedes lost 2-0 in Kosovo and saw their chances of direct qualification become more difficult right at the start of this phase.

Viktor Gyokeres, former player of Sporting (who will be called to court) was a starter but ended up having a very discreet match. The Nordics had already conceded a draw against Slovenia on Friday (2-2) and, this time, could not react after conceding two goals in the first half. Elvis Rexhbecaj opened the scoring at 26 minutes.

Vedat Muriqi extended the lead at 42' and made the mission difficult for the Swedes. Even with the entry of Alexander Isak, a million-dollar signing for Liverpool, Jon Dahl Tomasson's team could not react. Kosovo finished the match with one player less after Lindon Emerllahu was sent off in stoppage time, but the built advantage was enough.

With the victory, Kosovo reaches the first three points and takes second place in Group B, behind Switzerland, who beat Slovenia 3-0 and has six points. Sweden is thus in third place, with only one point in two games, just like the Slovenians.

Life is not easy for Viktor Gyokeres - valued at 75 million euros - since he arrived at Arsenal, where his performances have been criticized by fans and commentators. For the Gunners, the Swedish forward has three games, 240 minutes, and two goals. Both goals were scored against Leeds.

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