Gabriel Gudmundsson: Graham Potter provides update on Leeds star after World Cup scare

Gabriel Gudmundsson had been struggling with illness this week, leaving the Leeds United star's inclusion in Sweden's World Cup opener in doubt.

Leeds have several players who are owed for the success they achieved in the Premier League last season, and Gudmundsson was towards the top of that list.

The former Lille star played an influential role for the Whites from the start of the campaign to the very end.

As a result, he earned yet another call-up to the Sweden squad ahead of the World Cup.

However, his inclusion for the opening game had been in doubt after it was revealed that the Leeds star was suffering from an illness.

Sweden's press officer previously stated that he was in a bad state, with a new update provided by Graham Potter.

Sweden handed boost in form of Leeds star ahead of Tunisia clash

As he did for Leeds last season, Gudmundsson has been vital for his national team, ever since making his debut back in 2022.

Since then, he has made 22 appearances for his country, and his chances of making a 23rd in the early hours of Monday morning have received a huge boost.

Speaking ahead of the clash with Tunisia, as quoted by the Sweden Herald, Potter said: "If he does well in training [on Saturday], he should be able to play."

After Noah Okafor's snub in Switzerland's 1-1 draw with Qatar, Gudmundsson will hope to fly the flag for Leeds - as will Ao Tanaka for Japan against the Netherlands in the earlier kick-off.

How to watch Gudmundsson in action for Sweden

Presuming he gets the green light from Potter in training, Gudmundsson is almost certain to start for Sweden in the early hours of Monday.

And fortunately for those of a Leeds persuasion, you will be able to tune in, though maybe not if you find yourself in employment.

Sweden will face Tunisia at 3am GMT time on Monday morning, with the game set to be broadcast live to UK viewers via ITV1, with the programme due to start at 2:30am.

Gudmundsson's last appearance for Sweden was on 4 June, when he played 63 minutes in the 2-2 draw with Greece.