Despite his recent injury, Lucas Bergvall was included in Sweden’s squad for World Cup qualifiers under new head coach Graham Potter. However, that wasn’t to be.
Some training without headers took place
The team was in a training camp in Marbella, Spain, ahead of matches against Switzerland and Slovenia. Potter had expressed optimism about Bergvall’s potential involvement, citing his strong form when fit. A recovery plan was coordinated with Tottenham’s medical staff, with full training targeted for Thursday, November 13.
Bergvall was restricted from headers during sessions and could not complete full training on November 13 due to a reaction to the exertion (no further risks were taken to avoid complications like post-concussion syndrome).
Sweden’s medical team, in consultation with Tottenham, decided to send him back to London for continued rehabilitation. He departed the camp that afternoon and will miss the upcoming qualifiers.
No specific timeline for his return to Tottenham has been announced, but the focus is on a safe and club-monitored rehabilitation program to prevent long-term issues. Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank confirmed the early departure as another injury concern for the squad.
Fans and observers have noted concerns about him travelling internationally so soon after the concussion, emphasising the need for rest.
How was the injury picked up?
Bergvall suffered a head collision in the opening minutes of Tottenham’s 1-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He was substituted off early as a precaution and entered concussion protocols.
This ruled Lucas out of Tottenham’s subsequent matches—a Champions League win over Copenhagen and a Premier League draw against Manchester United. He also missed Sweden’s last two international games before this camp.
Where do we go from here?
Frankly, this doesn’t look good, and the fact that the boy was unable to participate in training with his country is likely to be of concern to all.
Clearly, the matter hasn’t resolved itself, and further scans and investigations are now required before specific claims can be made.
Get well, mate!