Isak Hien to miss remainder of World Cup after suffering hamstring injury

Isak Hien will not see any more of the World Cup this summer.
Isak Hien will not see any more of the World Cup this summer.REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

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.

The Swedes will face France 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.

"Isak 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," national team doctor Jonas Werner said in a statement released by the ‌SvFF on Friday.

"He will return to his club, and the injury means that he will be away from football for some time."

Potter said they would offer Hien their full support in his recovery.

"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," he said in the statement.

"It's sad for him, but I'm ⁠sure he'll ⁠come back ‌stronger."

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