The Stoke City goalkeeper had two outstanding matches representing his country, Sweden, during this FIFA break. Stoke City has seen how its players are shining while representing their respective countries, and Viktor Johansson is no exception.
In this case, Viktor Johansson was once again a starter and played the full 90 minutes against Estonia in the UEFA Nations League, showcasing the quality and preparation that he has as Sweden’s number one goalkeeper.
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Sweden's 3-0 Victory over Estonia: Viktor Johansson, Fantastic
The confidence Viktor Johansson has displayed in recent matches has been remarkable. He showed great assurance between the posts, highlighting his strengths in reflexes and quick saves. Estonia had only one clear goal-scoring opportunity, which Johansson saved. In total, during the 90 minutes, he made two crucial saves.
We also saw how confident he was in his aerial clearances, handling both high balls and in-area shots with ease. He recorded 25 touches and was calm with the ball at his feet, completing 89% of his passes, successfully making 16 out of 18 attempts.
Reflecting on this match, Sweden won 3-0 with two goals from the sensational striker, Gui Okeres, and one from Isak, effectively sealing the game in the first half, as the second half saw little excitement, ending with the same 3-0 scoreline.
Viktor Johansson will now return to Stoke City, where his next match will be against Oxford United on September 14. He has five days to rest and prepare before rejoining Steve Schumacher's squad. The expectation is that Johansson will continue to deliver top performances and solidify his position as Stoke City’s starting goalkeeper, demonstrating his outstanding abilities under the posts.