Ljubljana. Emil Forsberg has played the most international matches in Jan Andersson’s squad.
But against Slovenia, there are still two completely new roles for the experienced midfielder.
– I think it will be very interesting, then we will see what happens to my league on the pitch, says the 30-year-old who will be captain for the first time against Slovenia.
When Sweden meets Slovenia, come tonight Emil Forsberg For the first time, he’s been captain of the team from the start. The 30-year-old was appointed by Jan Andersen as deputy captain behind Victor Nelson Lindelof and Albin Ekdal which both refused to combine due to spoilage.
– I try to be who I am and to help. If there are tips to offer, I will do so. We now have some young people who are curious. Forsberg, who has scored 70 caps in his biography, says it’s fun to see youngsters who are on their toes, on their feet and wanting to participate.
Jan Andersson paid tribute to his new captain when the duo met with the media after the training session at Stožice Stadium.
– Emil is the one who really gives energy to everyone else on the team, in everything we do. It is one of the most important qualities that I think you should possess. He is a role model. “I would expect the more experienced to come forward and make sure we’re getting it right in the games,” Anderson says.
“It’s good that Jan has a headache.”
Already in the early spring, Jan Andersson opened up for the national team to change the playing systems to make room for more offensive talent. By all accounts, the national team is saying goodbye to 4-4-2 and will line up instead of 4-3-3. Previously, Emil Forsberg had the opportunity to beat the offensive line when Sweden launched a 3-5-2 attack, but now the midfielder can get a more central “number ten” role behind Alexander Isak.
– For me, it is difficult to say whether it will be different, we will see the match. I’ve always had a small kind of central player but that started off the edge. This way there will not be much difference, I think it will be very interesting, says “Foppa”.
– I think we have something exciting going on. There are many hungry young people out there who want to step up, so it’s good that Jean has a headache when it comes to making decisions.
Slovenia and Sweden will play tonight at 20.45