"Potter, meanwhile, is looking for work after being dismissed by West Ham in September after just eight months in charge following a poor start to the Premier League season. He departed with the second-lowest win percentage rate among Hammers bosses taking charge of more than one top-flight game (26.1%), higher only than Avram Grant (18.9%). Tomasson was the first foreign head coach to lead Sweden since the creation of the role, but Potter does have previous experience of managing in the country."
"The 50-year-old managed Ostersund for seven years, taking them from the fourth division to Allsvenskan before leaving for Championship side Swansea City in 2018. "I'm between jobs and open to anything where I feel I can contribute," Potter told Swedish outlet Fotbollskanalen from his house in Sweden. "I have strong feelings for Sweden. I have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to Swedish football. "Two of my children were born here. I've experienced several different leagues here. I feel I have a deep understanding of the country and its football culture.""
Jon Dahl Tomasson was sacked after Sweden's 1-0 defeat to Kosovo in a World Cup qualifier, leaving Sweden bottom of Group B after four matches. Tomasson oversaw 18 matches in all competitions, winning nine, drawing two and losing seven, and was dismissed following three consecutive defeats. Graham Potter is currently without a club after his West Ham dismissal in September and has expressed openness to managing Sweden. Potter managed Ostersund for seven years, taking them from the fourth division to Allsvenskan, and emphasized family links and a deep understanding of Swedish football culture. Sweden have attacking talent but have struggled in the final third during qualifying.
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