Potter rules out Smith, looks
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Potter rules out Smith, looks set to miss Sweden's match against the Netherlands

All but one of the Swedish players trained in full, as planned, the day before the World Cup match against the Netherlands in Houston. Defender Eric Smith trained on the sidelines and looks set to miss the match. The match is a bit too soon, national team captain Graham Potter says.

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Smith got a feel for yesterday's training and had an individual plan for Midsummer Eve's training.

"He will be running with a physio alongside the team training. Otherwise, everyone is involved," said Sweden's press officer Petra Thorén before the session.

Afterwards, head coach Graham Potter gave an update on Smith at a press conference. Potter did not expect the defender to play against the Netherlands but emphasized that the injury is not serious.

"I think he'll be back next week," Potter said.

Sweden meets the Netherlands on Midsummer's Day at 7:00 PM.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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