“It is positive that Ramos is not there”

Alexander Isak, forward of Real Sociedad, is one of the great dangers of Sweden in his debut against Spain in the European Championship (Monday, 9:00 p.m. at La Cartuja in Seville). Even more so after the offensive casualties that the Nordics have: Ibrahimovic fell from the list due to a knee injury and Kulusevski will not be at the premiere because he tested positive for coronavirus.

Isak spoke this Saturday at a press conference before Sweden left for Seville and appreciated the absence of Sergio Ramos in Spain: “He is a decisive player, with a lot of experience. It is positive for us that he is not there. Although we must not forget that they have good players in that position to replace him ”. In that sense, he praised Pau Torres: “He's very good.”

Despite the offensive casualties Janne Andersson, the coach, has for this game, Isak prefers not to take his starting position for granted. “I know I want to start the game and I feel good. But it is something that is not in my hands, it is not my decision. That's why I prefer not to speculate, ”said the attacker.

On the other hand, he recognizes the role of favorite of Spain although he sends a warning: “They are the favorites but I'm sure they respect us as much as we respect them. The last game in Stockholm (1-1) was not easy for them ”.

Isak, who has scored five goals in 22 games with his national team's jersey, comes to this European Championship at the best moment of his career. Despite his youth (21 years), this year he has shone with Real Sociedad: 17 goals in the 34 league games he has played. One goal every two games …