Four games Dejan Kulusevski could miss for Tottenham through new injury
Tottenham Hotspur will have to cope without Dejan Kulusevski for the next few weeks, with the Swede sidelined through injury. With key fixtures on the horizon, let’s find out the games Kulusevski is set to miss.
Ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar, speculation had been swirling about Kulusevski’s availability. Reports suggested Dejan Kulusevski had picked up a foot injury, and those rumours were soon confirmed.
Kulusevski himself all but verified his injury setback, and Ange Postecoglou later provided clarity on the situation.
Speaking to the media, the Spurs boss said: “Unfortunate for Deki, he has played probably as many minutes as anybody this year. He got a bit of a knock on the foot, he is not really sure which game it was.
“It has been sore for a couple of weeks, but he has been able to train and play, but we just felt it was not getting better. He is unlikely to be back before the international break. It is nothing serious, it is nothing surgical or anything, but he has not travelled.”
Dejan Kulusevski is set to miss key Europa League games through injury
With the versatile midfielder expected to return only after the international break, here are the games he is likely to sit out:
- Thursday, March 7 – Europa League – AZ Alkmaar vs Tottenham
- Sunday, March 9 – Premier League – Tottenham vs Bournemouth
- Thursday, March 13 – Europa League – Tottenham vs AZ Alkmaar
- Sunday, March 16 – Premier League – Fulham vs Tottenham
That means he is expected to be available for Tottenham Hotspur’s derby clash against Chelsea on April 3.
How Tottenham will cope without Kulusevski
Kulusevski has been pivotal for Spurs this season. He has already hit double figures for both goals and assists, proving his importance in Postecoglou’s system.
In fact, Djean Kulusevski is a player Spurs will rely on if they are to challenge for silverware this season.
However, there is enough depth in midfield to handle his absence. Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Pape Matar Sarr, and Brennan Johnson will all need to step up in the coming weeks.
Their contributions will be crucial in maintaining Tottenham’s momentum as they navigate a tricky set of fixtures.
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