Dejan Kulusevski returns to Tottenham matchday squad after 526-day injury absence: news

Dejan Kulusevski Returns to Tottenham Matchday Squad After 526-Day Injury Absence

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has officially returned to the senior matchday squad, ending an agonizing 526-day absence from competitive football.

The 26-year-old Sweden international last featured for Spurs on May 11, 2025, before suffering a severe patella injury in his right knee. Following multiple surgeries, an intensive rehabilitation program, and recent 11-a-side training sessions, Kulusevski has received full medical clearance to take his place among the substitutes.

Key Details of Kulusevski’s Comeback

• Player: Dejan Kulusevski (Winger / Attacking Midfielder)

• Club: Tottenham Hotspur

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• Injury: Complex right-knee patella injury

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• Time Sidelined: 526 days (May 11, 2025 – October 2026)

• Current Status: Named to Tottenham’s substitutes’ bench for the upcoming Premier League fixture against Coventry City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Boost for Club and Country

Kulusevski’s recovery represents a massive tactical lift for Tottenham’s attacking depth heading into the heart of the campaign. Renowned for his ball retention, creativity, and direct carrying, the attacker had been sorely missed across both domestic and European fixtures. His return to match fitness also provides a major boost for the Sweden national team ahead of upcoming international fixtures, marking the successful close of one of the longest injury recovery sagas in recent Premier League history.