Dejan Kulusevski has spoken publicly about the knee problem that has kept him out since last May, offering the clearest update since the collision that ruled him out of the 2025 Europa League final and sidelined him for the 2025\/26 season so far.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old Tottenham Hotspur playmaker has had a turbulent recovery after a knock sustained in a clash with ex-Crystal Palace defender Marc Gu\u00e9hi. Potential return dates have come and gone, while limited communication from Spurs left supporters uncertain about his progress.<\/p>\n
Videos of Kulusevski walking with a limp during the international break increased speculation, but he provided clarification on social media and to broadcasters. He confirmed on Instagram that he underwent an “intervention” two weeks ago and said his knee is “great now.”<\/p>\n
He told Viaplay: “I understand that people were worried. But it was really for the wrong reason. It was really positive that I did this little procedure and that we were able to find the problem.” He added: “Now everything should be solved. Now it’s just a matter of slowly and surely coming back. I can see the light. It feels better now.”<\/p>\n
Some observers have even drawn bleak comparisons to the serious patella damage that affected the career of Brazilian great Ronaldo in 2000, but those closest to the situation do not believe Kulusevski\u2019s issue is of the same severity. The player, who has cited Kobe Bryant and his ‘Mamba Mentality’ as an influence in the past, remains optimistic about his recovery.<\/p>\n
Tottenham have missed the creative contributions of Kulusevski and James Maddison this season; Maddison suffered an ACL tear last August. There is hope Maddison could return later in the campaign to aid Spurs\u2019 Premier League survival, while Kulusevski has a separate target.<\/p>\n
He is determined to play at this summer\u2019s World Cup. Sweden can secure a place by beating Poland next Tuesday. Viktor Gy\u00f6keres\u2019s hat-trick inspired a 3\u20131 victory over Ukraine in Thursday\u2019s semifinal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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