Kulusevski on brink of return for Spurs after 17-month absence
- Dejan Kulusevski will return to the Tottenham matchday squad for the first time in more than 500 days for Monday's visit of Coventry, having recovered from a patella injury that required a second procedure in March.
- Head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed delight at the return, noting the 26-year-old "suffered too much" after missing the 2025 Europa League triumph, last season, and the World Cup, with medical staff confirming clearance.
- Spurs will be missing several players for the clash, as Savio reported a "muscular problem" on Tuesday, while Lucas Bergvall remains sidelined for "two weeks" with a knee issue; Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended.
- Richarlison remains excluded from the 25-man Premier League squad; on Saturday, the Brazil forward posted "you are right" on Instagram, appearing to support ex-Everton forward Duncan Ferguson's criticism of De Zerbi's management.
- Right-Back Pedro Porro could be available for the trip to Chelsea next Saturday, providing a positive update as Spurs aim to end a six-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.
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Kulusevski on brink of return for Spurs after 17-month absence
The Swedish midfielder has not played since he suffered a serious knee injury in May 2025. "Kulusevski (is) on the bench. We had a meeting with the medical staff. They gave the OK and it's great news," Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi told reporters on Sunday. "Deki, he suffered too much," he added. "He deserves to feel emotion on the pitch." Kulusevski missed Tottenham's Europa League triumph in 2025, the whole of last season and this year's World C…
Dejan Kulusevski returns to Tottenham Hotspur squad after lengthy injury absence
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski will return to the Spurs squad after more than 500 days on the sidelines for its match against Coventry City on Monday, October 19.
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Roberto De Zerbi has mixed injury news at Spurs (Picture: Shutterstock) Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Savio will be out of action for ‘some weeks’ due to an injury picked up since Spurs’ last game. The winger moved to north London from Manchester City in August for an initial £75 million and has made five appearances in all competitions so far, scoring on his debut in the EFL Cup. The 22-year-old will miss a string of games now, …
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says Dejan Kulusevski will be on the bench for Monday's clash against Coventry
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