Benfica's Swedish defender Samuel Dahl has been omitted from the Swedish national football team's squad for a World Cup playoff match against Ukraine, reportedly surprising many. According to reports, Dahl has been successful at Benfica since joining the club, playing in the Champions League and making over 40 appearances this season, and is a regular starter under coach Jose Mourinho. Mourinho stated to Sportbladet that he respects the decisions of his coaching colleagues but said the reason for Dahl's absence from the Sweden squad is something head coach Graham Potter should answer, adding he has had no contact with Potter regarding Dahl.
Dahl has reportedly not been included in any of Potter's squads since Potter took over the Swedish team, with Potter instead opting for some defenders from the Swedish league Allsvenskan.
I respect the decisions of my coaching colleagues but the reason for Dahl's absence from the Sweden squad is something head coach Graham Potter should answer
I have had no contact with Potter regarding Dahl