Official! Benfica star left without a manager after humiliating defeat | OneFootball

Samuel Dahl no longer has a national team coach, in news that was recently confirmed. The Swedish national team has decided to dismiss Jon Dahl Tomasson, the Danish coach, in a decision that follows the defeat against Kosovo in the World Cup qualifiers.

Jon Dahl Tomasson could not withstand a terrible run of results, which culminated in a defeat against the Kosovo national team on October 13. Sweden has not won in four matches, already suffering three losses in the qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The Danish coach thus leaves the national team at a time when Sweden’s chances of securing a spot in the play-off—which would keep their World Cup hopes alive—are very slim. To achieve this, they must win the remaining two matches and hope that Kosovo does not pick up any more points in their final two games.

It should be noted that Samuel Dahl had been a regular choice for Jon Dahl Tomasson—although he was not called up for the last training camp. The Benfica defender made his debut for the national team in January 2024, and the Danish coach took over two months later, including the left-back in his usual squad.

The news was announced by the Swedish Federation, which published a statement on its official channels: “We have a group of players in whom we believe a lot and we want to create new opportunities. We believe this team can reach the World Cup if there is a chance to get to the play-off in March.”

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