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

The Swedish national team stumbled again in the qualifiers 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 for Sporting (who is going to be called to court), started the match, but ended up having a very discreet performance. 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 in the 26th minute.

Vedat Muriqi doubled the lead in the 42nd minute and made things harder for the Swedes. Even with the introduction of Alexander Isak, Liverpool’s big-money signing, Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men could not respond. Kosovo finished the match with one player less after Lindon Emerllahu was sent off in stoppage time, but the lead they had built was enough.

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

Life has not been 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 striker has three games, 240 minutes, and two goals. Both goals were scored against Leeds.

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