Graham Potter watches as Sweden's new goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström makes a save in a World Cup match against Japan.
Graham Potter watches as Sweden's new goalkeeper Jacob Widell Zetterström makes a save in a World Cup match against Japan.
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Potter swaps goalkeeper for must-win Japan match

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Graham Potter makes several changes to Sweden’s starting eleven ahead of tonight’s World Cup match against Japan. Jacob Widell Zetterström takes over in goal.

Head coach Graham Potter makes major changes to the starting eleven against Japan. Jacob Widell Zetterström gets the chance in goal while Kristoffer Nordfeldt is benched. Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is also moved up into midfield.

Anthony Elanga and Elliot Stroud take places in the eleven. Gabriel Gudmundsson drops back to centre-back and Gustaf Lagerbielke starts.

The match decides Sweden’s chances of advancing from the group. It is played in the early hours of Friday with kick-off at 01.00 Swedish time.

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Initial reactions on X to Graham Potter's goalkeeper change for Sweden's World Cup match against Japan show fans approving the lineup adjustments, particularly Zetterström starting in goal, with hopes for a positive result despite challenges.

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