Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will likely be pleased by Lindelof’s decision, with United facing a crucial last couple of months of the season.
The Red Devils are battling for a place in the Premier League top four and are also still in the Champions League.
They face Barcelona in the quarter-finals and an extra few days of rest for Lindelof could be key for the run-in.
And Solskjaer has told his players to make sure they are recharged and focused when they return from the international break.
Manchester United star Victor Lindelof will not play for Sweden during the international break (Image: GETTY)
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to lead Manchester United to the top four in the Premier League (Image: GETTY)
“It [the international break] is happening so we cannot do anything about it,” Solskjaer said.
“To the players who go away with international teams, go and enjoy, go and play as well as you can.
“Some of them have been called back into a squad, maybe that gives them a boost, but we just need to come back recharged.
“Whatever you are doing, if you have days off, or play with the national team, come back with a big smile, loads of energy and be ready for the league and Champions League.
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