Swedish media outlets did not hold back in their assessment of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres following Sweden’s underwhelming performance against Kosovo. Headlines and opinion pieces across major newspapers emphasized the duo’s failure to influence the game, describing their attacking play as disjointed and lacking urgency. Critics pointed out that despite their reputation, both forwards struggled to find space and create meaningful opportunities throughout the 90 minutes, leaving the Swedish attack blunt and predictable.

Key points highlighted by analysts included:

  • Poor off-the-ball movement that allowed Kosovo’s defense to stay well-organized.
  • Missed chances that could have changed the game’s momentum much earlier.
  • Limited link-up play with midfielders resulting in few threatening combinations.
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