[p]The Swedes will face [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/france/QkGeVG1n/"]France[/a] in the round of 32 after advancing as one of the eight best third-placed teams, but the 27-year-old will be unavailable for coach Graham Potter.[/p][p]"[b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/hien-isak/hz4zWEIG/"]Isak[/a] has sustained an injury in his left hamstring to such an extent that he will not be able to participate further in the World Cup,[/b]" national team doctor Jonas Werner said in a statement released by the SvFF on Friday.[/p][p]"[b]He will return to his club, and the injury means that he will be away from football for some time.[/b]"[/p][embed guid="195567cd-e7a3-4bff-806f-27bcecdd8917" url="https://x.com/svenskfotboll/status/2070691551156613523?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]Potter said they would offer Hien their full support in his recovery.[/p][p]"[b]Having to end the World Cup in this way with an injury is very sad and we will support him in the best way possible,[/b]" he said in the statement.[/p][p]"[b]It's sad for him, but I'm sure he'll come back stronger[/b]."[/p]
Isak Hien to miss remainder of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury
Sweden defender Isak Hien will play no further part in the World Cup after suffering a hamstring injury in their 1-1 draw with Japan on Thursday, the Swedish Football Association (SvFF) said.
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