Tottenham Hotspur assistant coach Andreas Georgson has accepted a new role as part of Graham Potter’s coaching staff with the Swedish national team.
The experienced Swede will combine his duties with Spurs while helping Potter rebuild Sweden’s struggling World Cup qualifying campaign. This appointment marks another step in Georgson’s growing coaching journey, which has already seen him work with several top clubs across England.
Graham Potter, who recently took charge of Sweden, confirmed during his first press conference that Georgson would be joining his backroom team.
Georgson was appointed by Tottenham in the summer as an assistant to new head coach Thomas Frank, specializing in set pieces and tactical support. Known for his analytical approach and attention to detail, Georgson has previously worked with Arsenal, Manchester United, Brentford, and Southampton, earning a reputation as one of the most versatile coaches in modern football.
Despite joining Potter’s international staff, Georgson will not be leaving Tottenham. Instead, he will balance his commitments between club and country, similar to the arrangement of Justin Cochrane, another Spurs coach who also serves as part of Thomas Tuchel’s England setup.
This dual role highlights Tottenham’s growing reputation for nurturing progressive coaches who contribute to football both at club and international level.
Graham Potter’s return to Swedish football is seen as a significant development for the national team. He previously managed Ostersunds FK for seven years, leading them from the fourth tier of Swedish football to the Allsvenskan for the first time in the club’s history.
Under Potter, Ostersunds won the Swedish Cup and qualified for the Europa League, famously defeating Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in 2018.
His achievements in Sweden transformed him into one of Europe’s most respected coaches, eventually earning him managerial opportunities with Swansea, Brighton, and Chelsea.
Potter will be joined by two other coaches with strong links to English football: former West Ham goalkeeping coach Linus Kandolin and Brighton Under-18s boss Bjorn Hamberg.
Like Georgson, Hamberg will continue to work with his club while assisting the national team. Together, they form a well-balanced staff, blending English tactical influence with Swedish familiarity — a combination Potter hopes will reignite Sweden’s competitive edge.
The task ahead is challenging. Sweden’s World Cup qualifying campaign has been disappointing so far, with the team managing only one draw and three losses in their first four matches.
Their recent home defeats to Switzerland and Kosovo cost former manager Jon Dahl Tomasson his job after nearly two years in charge.
Potter now inherits a talented but underperforming squad that sits bottom of Group B, six points behind second-placed Kosovo.
Despite featuring top talents like Arsenal’s Viktor Gyökeres and Liverpool’s record signing Alexander Isak, Sweden’s performances have lacked cohesion and creativity.
Potter’s reputation for developing structured, possession-based football could be exactly what they need to turn things around.
He will focus on restoring belief, discipline, and tactical clarity ahead of their final two qualifiers a trip to group leaders Switzerland and a home match against Slovenia in Stockholm next month.
There is still a possible lifeline for Sweden. Even if they fail to secure a top-two finish in the qualifying group, they could reach the World Cup play-offs thanks to their Nations League success.
Sweden won Group C1 in the 2024/25 Nations League, and the four best group winners not already qualified will join the 12 group runners-up in the play-offs.
With the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada expanding to 48 teams, there remains a glimmer of hope for Potter and his new coaching staff.
For Georgson, this appointment is another milestone in an already impressive career. His blend of Premier League experience and understanding of Swedish football makes him an ideal addition to Potter’s staff.
Tottenham will continue to benefit from his expertise, while Sweden gains a tactically sharp assistant with deep knowledge of modern football systems. As Potter begins this new chapter, his reunion with Swedish football supported by Georgson and an ambitious team could be the spark Sweden needs to revive their World Cup dream.
