Viktor Gyokeres and Alexander Isak have the potential to be among the best strike partnerships at the World Cup, but Sweden has to play to their strengths, coach Graham Potter said ahead of their clash with the Netherlands on Saturday.
The Swedes thumped Tunisia 5-1 in their opening Group F fixture with both Gyokeres and Isak on the scoresheet in an outstanding display, but Potter warns the Dutch are a level higher than the North Africans and pose a different challenge. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said the pair have had an outstanding tournament so far, but cautioned that the Dutch defenders will need to pay attention to other threats in the Swedish side.
The Netherlands are looking to put their World Cup campaign back on track following a disappointing opening draw against Japan in a match that raised questions after Koeman reverted to a defensive set-up before his side conceded in the 89th minute. The only other World Cup meeting between the sides finished 0-0 in 1974 as advanced from their group.
