
Illnesses and injuries mark the Swedish national team ahead of a tough away game in Zenica.
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Sweden tops the group in the Nations League division B after two rounds with six points.
What: Bosnia-Herzegovina–Sweden, Nations League, Division B, Group 4.
Where: Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica.
When: Kick-off 20.45, Friday.
TV/radio: Viaplay/Radiosporten.
Position in the group:
After two rounds, Sweden tops the group with a maximum of six points. Bosnia-Herzegovina is second with four points recorded. The group winner advances to the Nations League's A division, the runner-up gets to qualify there against another group runner-up.
Sweden's remaining matches:
October 2: Bosnia-Herzegovina (away).
October 5: Romania (away).
November 14: Bosnia-Herzegovina (home).
November 17: Poland (away).
Tough opponent
By many experts and pundits, Friday's match is considered to be the most difficult for Sweden in the group. Bosnia-Herzegovina started, away from home, by playing 0–0 against Poland. They then impressed against Romania and could have won by greater numbers than 4–2.
Disease chaos and injuries
Sweden has been affected by several cases of the disease. Yasin Ayari, Benjamin Nygren, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Elliot Stroud and Patrik Wålemark all have a cold and have not traveled with the team to the away match. Stroud and Wålemark also miss the match against Romania.
Defenders Eric Smith and Ken Sema, who were in the WC squad, have been called up as substitutes along with Felix Beijmo, Samuel Dahl and Hugo Bolin.
"We are taking the measures that are possible to limit the further spread of infection and are following the progress of those who have fallen ill," says the men's national team doctor Jonas Werner in a statement.
In addition to that, the Swedish squad is affected by injuries. Superstar Alexander Isak has left the collection with a "lighter" injury. The same applies to defender Hjalmar Ekdal. Right-back Emil Holm was seriously injured in the first match against Romania, has undergone surgery and looks set to be out for a long time.
The farewell of the superstar
The meeting with Sweden will be national team icon Edin Dzeko's big farewell to the national team. The 40-year-old striker, with a background at clubs such as Manchester City and Inter, has urged everyone who can to get to Zenica for the final game.
Dzeko has made the most appearances (151) and the most goals (73) in the history of the Bosnian men's national team. He was the team captain during the WC last summer and was noted for a goal.
Sweden's squad against Bosnia-Herzegovina
Goalkeepers: Melker Ellborg, Viktor Johansson, Noel Törnqvist.
Defenders: Gabriel Gudmundsson, John Mellberg, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, Hampus Skoglund, Carl Starfelt, Daniel Svensson, Eric Smith, Ken Sema, Felix Beijmo, Samuel Dahl.
Midfielders/strikers: Paulos Abraham, Lucas Bergvall, Alexander Bernhardsson, Viktor Gyökeres, Jesper Karlström, Hugo Larsson, Sebastian Nanasi, Williot Swedberg, Besfort Zeneli, Hugo Bolin.
Union captain: Graham Potter.

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