Sweden defender Carl Starfelt is reportedly preparing to face Poland's Robert Lewandowski in a playoff match at Strawberry Arena. The match is scheduled for Tuesday. Starfelt, who came on as a substitute in Sweden's 3-1 win over Ukraine, may start due to an injury to Isak Hien.
He described Lewandowski as a world-class striker who scores if given chances. Starfelt also expressed confidence in Sweden's striker Viktor Gyökeres, saying if Gyökeres plays near his level against Ukraine, he believes Gyökeres will win the duel. Starfelt graded his performance against Ukraine as his best for the national team so far.
He described his performance as his best for the national team so far.
The playoff reportedly involves World Cup qualification and around 100 million in revenue for the football association. Starfelt said he always prepares to play, whether starting or as a substitute, and looks forward to the challenge.
Lewandowski is a world-class striker who takes his chances, but he is looking forward to the challenge.
If Gyökeres plays near his level against Ukraine, he believes Gyökeres will win the duel.