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STOCKHOLM (AP)—A quartet of center backs were chosen by Sweden coach Erik Hamren to replace injured Celtic defender Daniel Majstorovic and suspended Olof Mellberg against Moldova in 2012 European Championship qualifying.

Hamren picked Michael Almeback, Mikael Antonsson, Andreas Granqvist and Jonas Olsson in a 20-man squad on Tuesday for the March 29 game in Solna.

AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who returned from self-imposed exile from international football in July, was also included.

Sweden started its qualifying campaign last year with home victories against San Marino and Hungary then lost 4-1 to the Netherlands.

Hamren said Moldova was better than its ranking and had a strong defense, but said Sweden was set on performing well.

Squad:

Goalkeepers: Andreas Isaksson (PSV Eindhoven), Johan Wiland (FC Copenhagen).

Defenders: Michael Almeback (Orebro), Mikael Antonsson (FC Copenhagen), Andreas Granqvist (Groningen), Mikael Lustig (Rosenborg), Jonas Olsson (West Bromwich), Oscar Wendt (FC Copenhagen).

Midfielders: Emir Bajrami (FC Twente), Rasmus Elm (Alkaar), Kim Kallstrom (Lyon), Sebastian Larsson (Birmingham), Martin Olsson (Blackburn), Pontus Wernbloom (AZ Alkmaar), Christian Wilhelmsson (Al Hilal).

Forwards: Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan), Marcus Berg (PSV Eindhoven), Johan Elmander (Bolton), Alexander Gerndt (Helsingborg), Markus Rosenberg (Santander).

Labels: Majstorovic, Mellberg, quartet, replaces, Sweden