Sweden Picks Robin Olsen as Goalkeeper for World Cup Qualifier Against Slovenia

As Sweden prepares for their World Cup qualifying match against Slovenia, scheduled for 20:45 on September 5, 2025, head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson has confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Robin Olsen will start. This decision comes despite Olsen's recent struggles at his club, Malmö FF, where he has faced challenges since returning from a loan stint at Aston Villa. Tomasson emphasized the importance of experience, stating, "Till vardags är jag väldigt snäll. Ger er tre, fyra, fem namn. Du kan få att Robin Olsen kommer stå i mål i morgon." He mentioned that while competition was close with goalkeeper Viktor Johansson, Olsen's extensive experience was crucial for the match against a highly competitive Slovenian team. Besides Olsen, Sweden's lineup will also include team captain Isak Hien, but Tomasson remains non-committal about the role of Alexander Isak, indicating he could be a game-changer against Slovenia. The qualifying group for Sweden also includes Switzerland and Kosovo, adding further significance to their campaign start against Slovenia.