The midfield duo went through the team's status after the fighting effort against Spain.
Where the result 0-0 gave Sweden a point.
- Everyone was a bit worn afterwards, we had to fight a lot, says Albin Ekdal.
- It felt like we got very tired, it is clear that it is hard to just chase after the ball.
But we also feel that we can do much better.
It will get better, says Kristoffer Olsson.
After the premiere match, where Sweden did not control the game, Albin Ekdal wants to show a different side of Sweden against Slovakia.
- Now it's time for us to step up and show that we are much better with the ball than we did against Spain, he says.
"Hope for the same feeling"
On Friday, Slovakia is waiting in St. Petersburg.
An arena that is familiar from the World Cup finals in Russia 2018 where several successes were celebrated.
- It's great to come back to an arena where you have won a big match.
I hope we have the same feeling on Friday, says Ekdal.
Kulusevski back
One who is back in the squad is Dejan Kulusevski, who now joins after testing positive for covid-19.
- First of all, it's fun for Dejan to come back.
He is a good player who can change a match picture, he will help us win matches, says Ekdal.
Sweden meets Slovakia on Friday at 15.00 and the match is broadcast on SVT1 / SVT Play.
Clip: Then was Spain - Sweden (June 14)
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So was Spain - Sweden Photo: TT