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Tottenham have been dealt a devastating blow as emerging midfield star Lucas Bergvall is reportedly facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines following a recurrence of an injury during Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Borussia Dortmund.
The 19-year-old, who has been hailed as an “unstoppable” talent since his arrival, now faces a race against time to feature again this season.
According to a grim report from Swedish outlet Fotbollskanalen, the injury Lucas Bergvall sustained is severe enough to keep him out of action for a significant period.
The young Swede is so ‘badly injured’ that he is expected to be out for two to three months.
The timing could not be worse for the teenager on the international stage. Sweden are set to face Ukraine in a critical World Cup playoff semi-final on March 26, with the squad due to be announced on March 18.
As per the report, Bergvall will definitely miss the playoffs, a heartbreaking development for the youngster who was desperate to help his nation qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
The injury is a result of a gamble that backfired. Bergvall had picked up a knock against Bournemouth but was rushed back into the starting lineup for the crucial Dortmund match due to Tottenham’s deepening injury crisis.
He managed to play an hour before succumbing to the injury, leaving the field in distress.
If the three-month timeline holds true, Bergvall will miss a pivotal chunk of the 2025/26 campaign.
Based on the estimated recovery time, he could miss up to 12-15 matches across all competitions, including high-stakes Premier League fixtures and potentially the Champions League Round of 16.
Projected games Lucas Bergvall is expected to miss between January 24 and mid-April 2026, including key Premier League fixtures and crucial Champions League ties.
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