"I'm open to anything where I feel I can help. The job as a manager for the Swedish national team is fantastic. I have feelings for Sweden. I love the country and I love Swedish football. I have a lot to be grateful for in Swedish football. So yes, that would be a great opportunity for me, of course."
"Former Blackburn manager Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked on Tuesday after a disastrous start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, with a 1-0 defeat at home to Kosovo leaving Sweden bottom of their group."
"He spent seven years in charge of Ostersund, guiding them from the fourth tier to the top flight and into Europe before leaving for Swansea in 2018."
"The Swedish Football Association's chair Simon Astrom said in a statement that Tomasson had not delivered the results we hoped for and that new leadership was required the first time they have sacked a manager of the men's senior team."
Graham Potter is interested in managing Sweden, expressing love for the country and Swedish football and stating he has much to be grateful for. Potter spent seven years at Ostersund, guiding the club from the fourth tier to the top flight and European competition before moving to Swansea in 2018. Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after a 1-0 home defeat to Kosovo that left Sweden bottom of their World Cup qualifying group. Sweden may have to rely on a playoff spot after two defeats by Kosovo despite Nations League success. Potter recently left West Ham and has not been contacted about the role.
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