Isak Hien can choose between three national teams.
But Sweden has become a foregone conclusion.
– I called Jan and wanted to hear how you thought. After that, I announced that I wanted to play for Sweden and always wanted to, says the centre-back.
Isak Hien has been a huge hit this season. After a successful spring at Djurgårdens, the 23-year-old was sold to Hellas Verona, where he immediately took a place in the team.
The successes also resulted in a place in Jan Anderson The national team lineup for the Nations League matches against Serbia and Slovenia.
However, Hien had the option to choose Ghana and Burkina Faso as well.
It wasn’t really a very difficult choice. It would have been fun if Ghana were on their way to the World Cup finals, but it might be the worst World Cup ever. I was born and raised in Sweden and always wanted to play in Sweden, so I didn’t feel pressured about it. If it’s been a few years and you’re getting older, you might have thought about it, but for me it wasn’t this group or anything, but I thought I was waiting for my chance in Sweden, he says.
“I’m happy if I get the chance”
Jan Andersson contacted Behn over the summer and after that it was clear that he wanted to play for Sweden.
– He called and wanted to know how I thought with the different national teams I had to choose from. Then I explained that I don’t feel any pressure, I want to play for Sweden and I’ve always wanted to.
How have the reactions been since you chose Sweden?
Congratulations to many, many who make me happy. I don’t know what Ghana and Burkina Faso think, but it’s only positive from here, so it’s fun.
With several midfielders injured, Hene has a good chance of playing against Serbia and Slovenia. In training on Tuesday, he formed a center back pair with Victor Nelson Lindelof.
– I am very happy to be here, as a footballer you always want to contribute and develop yourself. If I get the chance, I’m happy and excited, and if not, I’ll just have to wait for my chance and prepare when it comes, he says.
