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Kulusevski aims for World Cup return after knee injury

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  • Dejan Kulusevski is recovering from a knee injury and aims to play in the World Cup.
  • Sweden beat Poland 3-2 in a playoff to qualify for the World Cup.
  • Lucas Bergvall made a key substitute appearance in the win.

Dejan Kulusevski watched Sweden's playoff win over Poland from the stands as he recovers from a knee injury. The Tottenham player reportedly said he believes 100 percent he will be fit for the World Cup, which starts in mid-June with Sweden's opener against Tunisia. He has not played for about a year due to the injury.

During the match, Lucas Bergvall came off the bench and helped Sweden secure a 3-2 victory, with Viktor Gyökeres scoring the decisive goal. Kulusevski was emotional after the win, reportedly seen with tears in his eyes as he celebrated on the pitch.

he believes 100 percent he will be fit for the World Cup

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