In 1992, the finals of the hockey World Cup were introduced.
Sweden has not failed to advance on a single occasion.
But after two losses in the World Cup in Riga, it looks dark.
- It would of course have been a huge failure.
But Sweden is not there yet.
The problem is that the game has not worked at all and now Sweden will face Switzerland, which is really good, says SVT's expert Jonas Andersson.
- This is the first time that I, as a player or expert, believe that Switzerland is the favorite before a match against Sweden.
"It's surprising"
Jonas Andersson did not think that national team captain Johan Garpenlöv would speak so openly and critically in the media.
- I think it is surprising that he goes out in the media.
Players read this.
This will be a huge challenge for Garpenlöv.
He must convey calm to his players.
It will be very exciting to follow.
Andersson does not think anything in the game indicates that it will turn for Tre Kronor, but at the same time believes that the team is good enough to defeat, for example, both Switzerland and the Czech Republic.
- I want to believe in a lightening, but there is nothing to indicate that, he says.
- The players are under a lot of pressure.
This is not a fun situation, there are many negative thoughts.
Sweden has lost to Denmark and Belarus, it should not happen - it has never happened before in the World Cup context.
"Take in anything"
Carl Klingberg was forced to break the match against Belarus.
- He's a role player.
He is one of the few players who has been approved.
Of course he will be missed if he does not play.
SVT's expert would like to see Tre Kronor receive reinforcements.
- Right now, quite honestly, Sweden would need to bring in anything.
Then I mean in that aspect that someone comes with a different energy, someone who has not been with these two losses.
In this situation, I would not be picky if I was in the Swedish national team management.