Kulusevski Says 'Nervous System Changes' Behind Spurs Return
The Sweden international missed Spurs’ Europa League final and the entire 2025-26 season after a serious patella injury.
- Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski made his long-awaited return to the field recently, ending a 17-month injury layoff during the club's 3-1 victory over Coventry City.
- A collision with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi on the final day of the 2024-25 campaign caused the 26-year-old winger's serious patella injury.
- Fearing his career was over, Kulusevski missed the team's Europa League triumph in Bilbao, later calling it 'one of the hardest days of my life.'
- A 'change to my nervous system' led to a recovery breakthrough, which Kulusevski said granted him control over his leg and renewed his confidence.
- Following a substitute appearance in Saturday's 2-0 win at Chelsea, Kulusevski now aims to break into manager Roberto De Zerbi's starting lineup as Spurs climb the table.
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Dejan Kulusevski opens up on Tottenham comeback after fearing career was over
Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski revealed how treatment in Sweden helped him overcome persistent knee pain and return to action after 17 months on the sidelines, during which he feared his career could be over.
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Dejan Kulusevski has revealed how a "change to my nervous system" enabled him to return with Tottenham after a 17-month injury layoff left him fearing the end of his football career.
Kulusevski: A physio changed my nervous system
After 17 months on the sidelines, Dejan Kulusevski revealed the extraordinary treatment that helped him overcome crippling knee pain and revive his career. The Swedish midfielder was introduced to a rapturous reception in the 87th minute of the club’s 3-1 home victory against Coventry last week and followed that up with another substitute appearance in Saturday’s win at Chelsea as Spurs continued their improvement after a poor start to the Premi…
Dejan says 'nervous system changes' behind Spurs return
LONDON — Dejan Kulusevski has revealed how a “change to my nervous system” enabled him to return with Tottenham Hotspur after a 17-month injury layoff left him fearing the end of his football career. The Swedish midfielder was introduced to a rapturous reception in the 87th minute of the club’s 3-1 home victory against Coventry last week and followed that up with another substitute appearance in Saturday’s win at Chelsea as Spurs continued their…
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