Overview
- Tottenham have fully reintegrated Dejan Kulusevski into first-team training after more than 500 days out following complex knee surgery, and a recent minor complaint has been reported as resolved.
- During the international break he trained at specialist facilities in Sweden and worked with a personal and psychology coach, with social-media footage showing free movement and high-intensity drills.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi and club medical staff are managing his load day by day, keeping expectations modest and planning limited minutes when he returns to match action.
- Spurs have registered Kulusevski in their Premier League squad in Richarlison’s spot and are eyeing fixtures in late October as possible opportunities for him to join the matchday group, with final inclusion subject to medical clearance.
- Long-term knee reconstructions often produce intermittent issues during intense reconditioning, so a cautious, staged comeback is meant to protect Kulusevski’s long-term availability and could nonetheless provide a major creative boost if he regains full match fitness.