Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will return to the matchday squad for Monday’s Premier League clash against Coventry City, marking his first appearance in 526 days. The 26-year-old Swedish playmaker has been sidelined since the end of the 2024–25 season due to a serious knee injury requiring multiple surgeries. His return is described as “great news” by De Zerbi, who emphasized the emotional significance of Kulusevski’s comeback after missing the club’s 2025 Europa League triumph and the 2026 World Cup.
However, Sávio and Lucas Bergvall will miss the match due to muscular and knee injuries respectively. Meanwhile, Pedro Porro is nearing a return, but Tottenham will still be without seven players, including Rodrigo Bentancur, who is suspended. The club is desperate to end a six-match winless start to the season.
De Zerbi also addressed Richarlison’s exclusion from the senior squad and his recent Instagram post, deflecting responsibility to club executives.
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