Sweden boss Graham Potter has now provided an update on the fitness of two Tottenham stars, Dejan Kulusevski and Lucas Bergvall.
Tottenham Hotspur are in desperate need for their injured players to return to full fitness, as the first team squad is currently stretched beyond belief.
New boss Igor Tudor could be handed a few boosts on the fitness front if Richarlison and Pedro Porro return to action ahead of the north London derby.
However, the return dates of two other Tottenham stars, Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski, remain unclear, with a fresh report earlier in the week stating that Kulusevski is set to be out for longer than expected.
Sweden boss Graham Potter has now provided an update on the injury situations of the two Spurs men ahead of Sweden’s World Cup play-off games in March.
Speaking about the availability of Kulusevski and Alexander Isak for the World Cup play-off, Potter addressed their recovery timelines in comments to Sportbladet.
He said, “It’s hard to say, there’s still time for them. They’re doing their rehabilitation well in the clubs. There’s still time.
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“I hope so, but they have two big injuries. It will be tough to come back in March. They have good rehab staff behind them so there’s a chance.”
Kulusevski and Isak, for their part, are understood to be pushing to be available for Sweden’s key fixtures in March.
Potter explained that both players remain determined to return in time, adding, “I have spoken to both of them. They are optimistic and are working very, very hard at their clubs to be able to play with us in March.”
Further concern over Lucas Bergvall’s return timeline
Bergvall, on the other hand, has featured for Tottenham this season and has played 26 games so far. The 20-year-old midfielder, however, suffered an ankle injury in January and has been out of action since then.
Potter also has concerns over Bergvall’s availability for the clash against Ukraine.
Addressing his situation alongside Johansson’s, he said: “It’s a bit the same as for Alex and Dejan. There’s still some time left before the match against Ukraine, and it will be tough for them, but we’re hoping for them too.”