Graham Potter has told his Sweden players to make sure they 'celebrate like Switzerland in March' after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat in his first match in charge.
The result continued Sweden's nightmare World Cup qualifying campaign, while the victory all but ensured the Swiss of a place in next summer's finals.
Sweden headed into the match with only one point from their opening four qualifying matches, which led to the dismissal of head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson.
Potter was parachuted in on a short-term deal last month in an effort to revive their hopes of qualification
Sweden's sights will be set on the play-offs in March where they will participate due to their Nations League performances, but the scale of Potter's task was highlighted against Switzerland.
Potter's side were missing big-name stars Viktor Gyokeres, Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall and Victor Lindelof through injury, while Alexander Isak was only fit enough for a place on the bench.
His understrength side fell behind in the 12th minute in Geneva, with Breel Embolo firing the hosts ahead following a Dan Ndoye cross.
Sweden levelled in the 33rd minute through Benjamin Nygren, but suffered a second half collapse.
A Granit Xhaka penalty on the hour mark and an Ndoye effort saw Switzerland pull clear of their visitors, despite Potter turning to Isak from the substitutes bench.
Johan Manzambi added a fourth for Switzerland with a long turn and shot in stoppage time, with the victory effectively sealing their place at next summer's World Cup.
'The result is tough for us, Switzerland start well, they are a good team, they started well,' Potter said post-match.
'We hung in well and got better, scored a really good goal. Then we have a big chance to make it 2-1. Sometimes it's these small margins that have to go your way.
'It's not a night we're enjoying. But we have to make sure we celebrate like they celebrated tonight when we get to March.
'We have to move forward. We're not at their level right now.'
Sweden's group stage campaign will conclude against Slovenia on Tuesday, before their attention turns to the play-offs in March.
Having earned a play-off spot via the Nations League path, Sweden will be unseeded in the draw and will, in theory, be drawn against a more difficult opponent.
mowdlnrstu
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wuaamnostz
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G Porter can't catch a break. Should've never left Brighton
awofestus
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Is this guy destined to fail or it's test on his career or may be he should start with small clubs
vuaabdipu
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What was Sweden 🇸🇪 expecting That he will be as good as other national teams bosses
Beminru
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It seems that he isn’t as good a manager as everyone thinks! He has been fired from several clubs for poor results. Is it his fault or the players fault. I would suggest that it’s both.
SMHellas
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Why does this clown have another job?
Muwadilnuy
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haaa uyu hapana zvacoach
kkkkk
Mel7
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Why do they keep hiring this fraud. seems like he has Epsteen files on some key figures in football. if I were Isak, I wouldn't want to play for him too. WTF lol
Who the hack is Isak????
Ramdipsuz
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Why do they keep hiring this fraud. seems like he has Epsteen files on some key figures in football. if I were Isak, I wouldn't want to play for him too. WTF lol
kameerl
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Potter only good in movies [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Cohabdensy
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Harry Potter is worst manager ever.Playing flat 442 and keeping Messi Rooney on the bench.
Lobbdkmnuy
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it is clear that Dejan kulusevski is the heartbeat of this team before he got injured this swedish team was unstoppable scoring goals for funny exciting to watch
AbdulZaks008
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Sweden is worst right now
enzoheinw
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No issue. Sweden has been in playoffs via Nation League standing.
Horlahyemi
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The boy gave their all 🤣🤣
darkxiao
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Can't blame him, he took over while the team is in crisis and injuries problems. They won't qualify anyway even if they win all the remaining matches.
Pepiklnpr
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haaa uyu hapana zvacoach