"Right now we're just keeping our fingers crossed and hopefully we can get some of those guys back. But if not, we have to find a solution with the guys that are available. Potter's statement reflects the uncertainty surrounding his star players' fitness while emphasizing the need for tactical flexibility and contingency planning for the crucial World Cup qualifier."
"It's a complicated injury, where it's important to make sure there's no pain in the knee. That's why he got an injection and it hopefully will help. So in three to four weeks' time, he'll be on the grass pain-free. This explanation from former Tottenham manager Thomas Frank illustrates the complexity of Kulusevski's patella injury recovery and the careful medical management required."
Sweden national team manager Graham Potter is managing fitness concerns for key attacking players Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak ahead of a critical World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Kulusevski has missed the entire domestic season following major patella surgery in May, with his rehabilitation described as a rollercoaster process. Recent reports indicate he traveled to Barcelona for additional medical consultations, suggesting his return timeline remains uncertain. Isak's recovery status is similarly unclear. Potter acknowledged the uncertainty while emphasizing the team must prepare contingency plans with available players. Both players' potential absence represents a significant tactical and leadership loss, as Kulusevski had captained Sweden in five of six Nations League matches before his surgery.
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