This summer Sebastian Samuelsson fired 1000 extra shots to become more stable on the shooting range.

Read more here: How to make Samuelsson more stable

But so far it has had no effect and in pure driving times he has lost compared to last season.

- Sebastian Samuelsson is clearly looking worse. He is 3.5 seconds slower per kilometer and it will be 35 seconds in a mile than he was last year. It's a class difference, says SVT Sports expert Björn Ferry and continues:

- During the competitions I looked at he was several times the top ten in clean rides. Compared to this season when he was at best 17 riders. He has a lot to work with and it doesn't really look good.

"Looks fantastic"

On the other hand, for Hanna Öberg, who has won Olympic and World Cup gold, he is not worried about the upcoming championship.

- Looking at Hanna Öberg, it looks about the same as last year. There are also good opportunities for her to go well during the World Cup.

What is your feeling on the women's and men's side ahead of the World Cup?

- On the women's side it looks fantastic. Linn Persson and Hanna Öberg have been on the podium and the women's team are big favorites in some way under the baton. There it can go as well as you can.

- However, I am not so hopeful on the men's side. I don't think the gentlemen will take any medals.