Overview
- Sweden confirmed Bergvall’s withdrawal due to lingering effects from a concussion sustained on November 1 against Chelsea.
- National team official Stefan Pettersson said agreed tests with Tottenham’s doctor led to full-speed work, which triggered a reaction and an immediate stop.
- Newcastle defender Emil Krafth has been called up to replace Bergvall for the upcoming internationals.
- Bergvall had already missed Tottenham’s matches against Copenhagen and Manchester United while recovering from the head injury.
- His availability for Tottenham’s November 23 North London derby against Arsenal remains uncertain as the club manages a wider injury list.