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Sweden's Coach Potter Keeps Tactics Secret Ahead of Crucial Ukraine Match

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  • Sweden coach Graham Potter is keeping tactical plans secret ahead of crucial match against Ukraine.
  • Training sessions in Valencia were closed to media and tourists this week.
  • Defender Gustaf Lagerbielke confirmed players are following Potter's approach of keeping preparations low-key.

Sweden's national football team coach Graham Potter is maintaining secrecy around tactical plans for the upcoming decisive match against Ukraine. Potter has declined to confirm whether he will stick with a four-back defensive line. According to defender Gustaf Lagerbielke, 'He has said he wants to keep it low-key, and that's the same for us players.' Training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday at Parador de El Saler near Valencia were closed to media and curious tourists as the team prepares for what's being described as a fateful encounter.

He has said he wants to keep it low-key, and that's the same for us players.

Gustaf Lagerbielke, defender

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