Jordan Larsson Replaces Injured Ibrahimovic in Sweden Euro 2020 Squad

Jordan Larsson. (AFP)
Jordan Larsson. (AFP)
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Jordan Larsson Replaces Injured Ibrahimovic in Sweden Euro 2020 Squad

Jordan Larsson. (AFP)
Jordan Larsson. (AFP)

Sweden coach Janne Andersson has named Jordan Larsson, son of goalscoring great Henrik, to replace the injured Zlatan Ibrahimovic in his 26-man squad for Euro 2020.

Ibrahimovic, who returned to international football in March following an absence of almost five years, injured his knee playing for AC Milan against Juventus earlier this month, opening a spot for the son of Ibrahimovic's former international strike partner.

Larsson did not make the squad for the last international break in March, with Andersson giving a blunt assessment of the situation.

"He wasn't with us in March because I didn't think he was good enough in March. I had four forwards and now one of them is gone in Zlatan, so I chose to bring in Jordan this time," he told a news conference announcing his squad.

The 23-year-old left-footer has scored 10 goals in 20 league appearances for Spartak Moscow in the Russian Premier League this season to put himself in contention for the Euros, where the Swedes will face Spain, Slovakia and Poland in Group E.

The rest of Andersson's squad is a mix of young talent like 21-year-old Alexander Isak, who has scored 16 goals in La Liga for Real Sociedad this season, and older heads such as cult hero and captain Andreas Granqvist, who at 36 is being brought along for his leadership qualities, despite a string of recent injuries.

"I think we've got a strong squad, we have a squad that realizes what it has to do to be successful, how we have to be with each other, but also a squad that has produced younger players coming through now," midfielder Sebastian Larsson said.

"They've taken big roles in Europe in their teams, playing for big teams, doing really well. First of all, that's great and they are pushing the older players and the mix is very interesting," he added.



‘Fatal Fury’ Boxing Spectacle Set to Kick off in Riyadh in May 

‘Fatal Fury’ Boxing Spectacle Set to Kick off in Riyadh in May 
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‘Fatal Fury’ Boxing Spectacle Set to Kick off in Riyadh in May 

‘Fatal Fury’ Boxing Spectacle Set to Kick off in Riyadh in May 

The exceptional boxing event “Fatal Fury” is set to launch in Riyadh on May 3 as part of the Riyadh Season, hosted at the anb Arena.

It will feature a highly anticipated bout for the undisputed super middleweight world championship, pitting Mexican champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez against Cuban champion William Scull.

The boxing event will open with a lineup of exciting preliminary fights, headlined by a fast-paced and powerful middleweight showdown between Mexican Jaime Munguía and Frenchman Bruno Surace.

Congolese boxer Martin Bakole will take on Nigerian Efe Ajagba in a heavyweight clash, while in the cruiserweight division, Sweden’s Badou Jack will face Canadian Ryan Rozicki in a fight that brings experience head-to-head with ambition.

The event also features a super welterweight bout between Mexican Marco Verde and Michel Polina, as well as a lightweight matchup between Cuban Bryan Leon and Mexican Aaron Guerrero, both seeking to establish themselves among boxing’s global elite.

This evening will mark Canelo Álvarez’s first defense of his four major titles (WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO) outside the United States and Mexico, highlighting Riyadh Season’s rising global prominence and positioning the Saudi capital as a major hub for world-class boxing.

“Fatal Fury” is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader series of international events. It supports its strategy to become a leading destination for combat sports and offers a comprehensive sports entertainment experience for boxing fans locally and globally.