Sweden, who made the finals out of the blue since 2006, open their Group F crusade without Ibrahimovic following his universal retirement. Furthermore, Larsson, who scored 37 objectives in 106 appearances for his nation, stated: “Zlatan is the greatest player we at any point had in Swedish history yet we have an aggregate now that is doing extremely well.
“When you have one world class player, a considerable measure of different players make a stride back, and that is bad. Presently, when you know you need to do it without him, you know you must be best of your diversion.” Sweden supervisor Janne Andersson has denied Korean allegations he intentionally kept an eye on their pre-finals preparing camp in Austria.
“Lars Jacobsen, who is depended with the undertaking of covering South Korea for us, found out about a training session,” he said. “He didn’t comprehend that it was a shut session, he was requested to leave, and he viewed from all the more a separation accordingly.”
Tottenham striker Heung-min Son will be in charge of the Korean side and he is prepared for the weight of the event.
The Koreans made diligent work of achieving the finals, so with Germany and Mexico likewise in Group F there is a considerable measure riding on this opening installation in Nizhny Novgorod.
“I feel a major awareness of other’s expectations at whatever point I play for the national group, that is valid,” said Son.
“I know need to play better and invest more energy. It’s a major respect to play for you nation – however the opposite side is the weight that accompanies it.”