A peculiar spying row has emerged ahead of the match, which will be Sweden s first at a World Cup since their round-of-16 defeat to Germany in 2006.
It was suggested Sweden s main training ground in Gelendzhik made it too easy for rivals to watch their sessions, while there were accusations that scout Lars Jacobsson rented a house to make it easy to monitor South Korea s pre-tournament camp in Austria.
However, Andersson says the truth of the alleged spying is more mundane.
He heard about a practice session, he didn t understand it was a closed session, he was asked to leave and he watched from a distance, he said.
It s very important we show respect to our opponents. If it has been perceived another way, we apologise. You re making a mountain out of a molehill.
Hidden tricks are only hidden if they stay hidden. I have nothing I m hiding. As to the Korean head coach and his tricks, it s entirely up to him.
Andersson also clarified the work done by the team s sports counsellor , who has been working with the players on their mental fortitude.
I worked with him at my former team and he became a natural part of the team, he explained. There s nothing strange about mental coaching.
He s very, very good at what he does and he is an important part of our team.
