The mental game of not offering the opponent even the slightest tactical detail means that the team captain probably knows, but is not allowed to say.
But he suggests:
Since Isak Hien is out, it might be natural for me to play further back.
National team captain Graham Potter's move to shift Victor Nilsson Lindelöf into midfield against Japan worked well - until Hien tore a hamstring muscle.
Then the order was given for Victor Nilsson Lindelöf to drop back a notch in the team.
Continuing where he left off?
The most likely scenario is that he remains where he finished the 1-1 match that took the national team to Tuesday night's round of 16 against France in New Jersey.
Despite Potter's words at Monday's press conference at MetLife Stadium.
He can do both. He's played midfield for Aston Villa in the Europa League and in other games. He's got the experience, the skill. It's nice to have that kind of resource, players who can do a few different things.
But can Victor Nilsson Lindelöf handle the demanding role in front of the back line? He writhed in agony at the end of the match against Japan.
I had a really big cramp last time, but there's a really big difference between playing in midfield and playing in the back line; you're moving almost constantly. If I had been in top form, I might not have noticed it. But I don't know if I have the legs for it anymore. It's fun to play there, but we'll see if I can handle it if I get to play there, he says honestly.
Last international match?
Soon to be 32, he has previously made it clear that this is his last World Cup and perhaps his last championship. The match against France could also be his 80th and last international match - if Sweden loses.
I haven't really thought that far ahead, I'm focusing on this match and then we'll see what happens. I feel enormous joy and pride in playing for the national team and right now I'm only thinking about taking Sweden far in the World Cup.
Graham Potter highlights the importance of the team captain for a developing team and values his experience and qualities both on and off the field.
The decision is Victor's. He has been fantastic.
Do you want him to stay?
Of course.
For Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, the meeting with France - regardless of whether the international match will be his last or not - is a huge challenge that he embraces.
We have to play one of our best games, if not the best, to succeed. But I'm really looking forward to it. To have such a tough and wonderful experience is really something to look forward to.
Sweden-France kicks off at 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
