Particle.news

Kulusevski Recalled by Sweden as Managed Comeback Continues

Close coordination with Tottenham will restrict his game time to protect his long-term fitness ahead of Nations League matches.

Overview

  • Kulusevski was recalled to Sweden’s squad on Wednesday, November 11, for Nations League games at home to Bosnia and Herzegovina and away to Poland.
  • He returns after a complex kneecap problem that required two surgeries, including a further operation in March 2026, and about 18 months out of action.
  • Tottenham and Sweden have agreed a strict minutes plan that will limit him to roughly 30 minutes in each match as part of staged load management.
  • Kulusevski has made only brief substitute appearances for Spurs since October, totaling 42 minutes across four games, and has said some club staff doubted his recovery.
  • The recall gives Sweden a controlled attacking option as they chase promotion in Group B4 and keeps Tottenham involved in monitoring his fitness and next steps.