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Mikael Lustig and Martin Olsson ruled out of Sweden's trip to France

By AFP

Tuesday 8 November 2016 16:59, UK

Celtic's Mikael Lustig injured his ankle in the first-half against Inverness
Image: Celtic's Mikael Lustig injured his ankle in the first-half against Inverness

Sweden were left counting the cost of a bruising weekend as key full backs Mikael Lustig and Martin Olsson were ruled out of Friday's World Cup showdown with France.

The two countries are level top of European Qualifying Group A on seven points from three games ahead of the game at the Stade de France on November 11.

The Netherlands are third in the tough pool on four points ahead of their Sunday stroll in Luxembourg, and only one of the three traditional football powers will qualify directly for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Martin Olsson tussles with Ireland's James McCarthy (L) during the Euro 2016 group E match in Paris
Image: Martin Olsson tussles with Ireland's James McCarthy (L) during the Euro 2016 group E match in Paris

Celtic right-back Lustig suffered an ankle injury in their win over Inverness on Saturday while Norwich City's left-back Olsson reported a thigh strain on Monday.

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Sweden coach Janne Andersson will also be missing striker Marcus Berg, who scored in their 1-1 home draw with the Netherlands in September.

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