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Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski Ruled Out of Europa League Final After Knee Surgery

The Swedish midfielder joins James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall on the sidelines, leaving Spurs with limited options for the critical match against Manchester United.

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 11, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski reacts REUTERS/David Klein/File Photo
Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - May 11, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski shakes hands with manager Ange Postecoglou after sustaining an injury Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Overview

  • Dejan Kulusevski underwent surgery on his right patella after sustaining a knee injury in Sunday's 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, ruling him out of the Europa League final.
  • Head coach Ange Postecoglou initially expressed optimism about Kulusevski's recovery, but scans confirmed the need for surgery, compounding Tottenham's midfield injury crisis.
  • James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall are also unavailable due to season-ending injuries, leaving Spurs with only three senior midfielders for the final in Bilbao.
  • Kulusevski has been a key player for Tottenham this season, contributing 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, making his absence a significant blow.
  • Tottenham, aiming to end a 17-year trophy drought and secure Champions League qualification, face the challenge of reshaping their midfield strategy against Manchester United.