Graham Potter has revealed that Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall is not yet able to head a ball following a concussion, but will take part in Sweden training this week.
Bergvall has been sidelined since going off with a head injury during the opening minutes of Spurs’ Premier League defeat by Chelsea 10 days ago.
The teenager pleaded with Tottenham’s medical staff to let him back on the pitch but head coach Thomas Frank made the final decision for him to be replaced. Protocols then ruled Bergvall out of matches against FC Copenhagen and Manchester United.
Potter opted to call Bergvall up to his first Sweden squad and has now provided an update on the midfielder’s recovery.
"He will train with the team [on Tuesday], but there will be no heading for him,” Potter said.
“He is not here yet and I will talk to him and the doctors, but as I understand it he will be able to be there.”
Sweden sit bottom of their qualifying group but will have a final chance to reach the World Cup through the play-offs as they won their Nations League group.
Bergvall will hope to impress the new Sweden boss in these final two qualifiers, with the Spurs star expected to be back in full training ahead of Saturday’s match against Switzerland. Sweden also host Slovenia on Tuesday.
Asked when Bergvall would be ready to train without any restrictions, Potter said: “Around Thursday, I would think.
“But like I said, I'll probably get in trouble if I don't double-check with the doctors first. The most important thing for Lucas is that they give the go-ahead.
“But as I understand it, it will be at the end of the week.”
Should Bergvall come through the two Sweden matches without any further issues, he will be available for selection for Spurs in their north London derby clash against Arsenal on November 23.