Dejan Kulusevski could return for Tottenham sooner than expected

Kulusevski closing in on a first-team return

Dejan Kulusevski is edging closer to a full return to the Tottenham Hotspur squad, according to recent reports. The Swedish international has spent nearly 500 days on the sidelines recovering from complex patella surgery.

Possible timing and fixtures

As reported by The Sun, Kulusevski hopes that after the current international break he will soon be included in one of Roberto De Zerbi’s matchday squads. It could be as soon as October 10, when Tottenham travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

If the Manchester United fixture comes slightly too early, the report states his comeback is currently expected to occur in one of the three or four matches immediately following it, barring any further complications.

Medical caution and past setbacks

Tottenham’s medical staff remain extremely cautious about integrating Kulusevski into full-contact football following previous minor setbacks during his rehabilitation.

What a return would mean for Tottenham

Roberto De Zerbi has described Kulusevski’s return as being “like a new signing” for the club. The 26-year-old has registered 15 goals and 19 assists during his time in North London, and the report highlights his ball retention, creative output and tactical flexibility as attributes that could help revive Tottenham’s season amid a difficult start despite a summer spending spree.

Memories at Old Trafford

The venue holds fond memories for Kulusevski, who produced one of his most impressive Tottenham displays during a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford in September 2024.

Source: CaughtOffside, reporting on The Sun.

Source: Original report