Sweden's Isaksson out of World Cup opener

STOCKHOLM, June 8 First choice goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson has been ruled out of Sweden's opening group match against Trinidad&Tobago, the Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter reported today.

The Stade Rennes keeper suffered concussion during training yesterday when a shot from midfielder Kim Kallstrom hit him in the face.

Isaksson will be replaced in Saturday's match by Rami Shaaban or John Alvbage.

REUTERS