shout. Sweden tested both their triple and quadruple line of defense during their covert training.
The formation that awaits the Netherlands is far from clear.
It’s important to have the security we can change, says Jonah Anderson.
There is no doubt that Sweden under Peter Gerhardsson are resilient in terms of play.
Since joining in 2017, the league captain has rotated 3-4-3 with 4-3-3. In the Tokyo Olympics last summer, only one streak of four players was formed, including the opening match against the strong USA, which may indicate that this is the preferred style of play for the national team nowadays.
On the other hand, matches in 2022 indicate that there is nothing etched in stone. Two of the five meetings in total started with a defensive line and therefore a wing-back. In terms of results, it has already kicked off a World Cup qualifier against Georgia (15-0) and ended in a draw at home against Ireland (1-1).
After closed training on Tuesday, the players remained silent on the most acute matters. Anyway, Johanna Rytting Kaneryd revealed that both formations have been explored.
We tested 4-3-3 and 3-4-3. She says that both options have advantages and disadvantages.
“She is strength”
Amanda Ilestedt shrugs at the style of play expected on Saturday against the Netherlands.
– For my part, I think it is whatever. As a midfielder, you can tread a little more in the backline, but there’s nothing wrong with it, says Elastest.
Left-back Amanda Nielden, who competes with Jonah Anderson, feels the same way.
– I think it’s our strength. Nielden says it will be more difficult for other teams to prepare.
‘Unbelievable opponents’
Jonah Anderson is in the same line.
It is important that we have security that we can change. Both from game to game but also during the game, says the left-back.
– Now we’ll see what it ends up with. Both like it. In general, you might become more offensive at full-back…but now you’re more offensive at full-back as well. We will see what happens.
The task is easier said than done: stop striker Vivian Miedema.
– There are incredible opponents who will stand on the other side. We’ll go in and do our best to hope things go along the way, says Jonah Anderson.