Victor Lindelöf
VillaCB (CM)
Controlled Centre Back
Jul 17, 1994 (31)
Right
6'2"
176 lb
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CB start ineffective against France
Lindelof logged four clearances and one tackle (zero won) during Sweden's 3-0 loss to France on Tuesday.
Analysis: With the Swedes both not having Isak Hien (hamstring) available and their manager Graham Potter preferring a four-defender formation against France, Lindelof reverted to center-back Tuesday. Among the Swedish team's CB pairing, Gustaf Lagerbielke was much more active, which makes sense considering that France (through an Olise-Barcola-Mbappe trio) mostly threatened from his side. For the World Cup, Lindelof's four appearances feature as many interceptions and 13 clearances. Unfortunately for him, during his CB starts, Sweden's opponents averaged 3.0 goals per game.
Cramps confirmed, fully fit for R32
Lindelof's substitution in the 88th minute against Japan was only due to cramps, with the defender confirmed fit to play, according to SVT Sport.
Analysis: Lindelof had been stretched by medics on the sideline after being forced off, raising some concern given Sweden's already depleted defensive options following Isak Hien's tournament-ending injury (hamstring). The reassuring update puts those fears to rest, with Lindelof expected to slot into the defense for Sweden's round of 32 fixture against France on Tuesday. That said, if Lindelof had to play in the midfield similarly to the game against Japan, Carl Starfelt will be the one starting in the back-three.
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