Jacob Widell Zetterström Returns to Swedish National Team and Praises Viktor Johansson's Goalkeeping

Jacob Widell Zetterström has made a notable return to the Swedish national football team after a year-long absence, joining three other goalkeepers selected for the World Cup qualifiers. He has been in strong form for Derby County, with the club's coach, John Eustace, praising him as one of the league's best and commending his dedication to improvement. Derby currently holds 10th place in the Championship. Despite his own impressive performances, Widell Zetterström generously acknowledges fellow Swedish goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, who plays for Stoke City, as the top goalkeeper in the league. Johansson leads the Championship in save percentage, with Stoke sitting third in the standings. The two share a close friendship, with Widell Zetterström calling Johansson “an incredible goalkeeper and a fantastic person and friend.” Johansson, 27, recently became a father for the second time and is managing family life between Stockholm and his training base in Marbella. Meanwhile, new national team coach Graham Potter has named Johansson as the first-choice goalkeeper for Sweden, highlighting the strong and positive dynamics among the goalkeepers during training. The national squad for the qualifiers also includes Noel Törnqvist and Kristoffer Nordfeldt alongside Widell Zetterström and Johansson. These developments underscore Sweden’s solid goalkeeping options ahead of critical fixtures.