Tottenham Hotspur are urgently hoping to welcome several injured players back, with their first-team squad currently stretched to its limits. New head coach Igor Tudor could receive a timely boost if Richarlison and Pedro Porro recover in time for the north London derby.<\/p>\n
However, uncertainty remains over the return of Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski. Earlier reports suggest Kulusevski could be sidelined longer than initially anticipated.<\/p>\n
Sweden manager Graham Potter has now addressed the fitness of both Spurs players ahead of Sweden\u2019s World Cup play-off matches in March. Speaking about Kulusevski and Alexander Isak, Potter explained that while time remains for them to recover, their injuries are significant and a March return will be difficult. He noted that both players are progressing well in rehabilitation and have strong medical support at their clubs, giving them a chance of being available.<\/p>\n
Kulusevski and Isak are reportedly eager to feature in Sweden\u2019s crucial March fixtures, with Potter adding that both players are optimistic and working diligently in their recovery efforts.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Bergvall \u2014 who has made 26 appearances for Spurs this season \u2014 has been sidelined since January due to an ankle injury. Potter admitted there are similar concerns regarding his availability for Sweden\u2019s clash with Ukraine, acknowledging that although time remains before the match, a return will be challenging.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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