# Dejan Kulusevski injury recovery at Tottenham

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dejan-kulusevski-injury-recovery-at-tottenham
> Updated: 2026-09-27T22:22:53.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 3.

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Dejan Kulusevski is nearing a return to competitive action following a lengthy recovery from complex patella surgery. After nearly 500 days on the sidelines, the 26-year-old Swedish international has returned to full training at Hotspur Way. Teammate Yasin Ayari praised Kulusevski’s mental resilience during the rehabilitation process, describing his ability to maintain a positive mindset despite repeated physical setbacks as ‘not normal’.

During the recent international break, Kulusevski utilized training facilities in Sweden to continue his fitness regime and advance his recovery. According to journalist Alasdair Gold, the next phase of his return involves integrating into full-squad training sessions. Tottenham’s medical and coaching staff intend to ensure he completes a significant block of team training without setbacks or minor muscle issues before he is cleared for selection.

While medical staff remain cautious, there is hope that Kulusevski could be included in a matchday squad as early as October 10 for the fixture against Manchester United. Manager Roberto De Zerbi has noted that the player’s return would be ‘like a new signing’ for a team seeking more consistency in attack.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Dejan Kulusevski nears Tottenham return after training in Sweden

Tottenham Hotspur's Dejan Kulusevski is nearing a return to the squad after undergoing individual training in Sweden to prepare for full-contact team sessions.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dejan-kulusevski-nears-tottenham-return-after-training-in-sweden

### 2026-09-23: Dejan Kulusevski nears return to Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Dejan Kulusevski is nearing a return to football after nearly 500 days out with injury, receiving praise for his mental resilience during rehabilitation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dejan-kulusevski-nears-return-to-tottenham-hotspur

### 2026-09-16: Dejan Kulusevski and Sandro Tonali return to Tottenham training

Tottenham players Dejan Kulusevski and Sandro Tonali have returned to training. Kulusevski remains unavailable for Sweden's Nations League matches as he continues a cautious recovery from knee surgery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dejan-kulusevski-and-sandro-tonali-return-to-tottenham-training

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