Dejan Kulusevski misses a week of training with an injury issue, adding to Tottenham’s growing attacking concerns.
Tottenham Hotspur have experienced another physical setback in their attacking ranks after head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski has been unable to train with the first-team squad over the past week. Speaking in his press conference ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Everton, De Zerbi revealed that the Swedish international suffered an injury during recent team preparations.
Despite the winger’s complete absence from sessions at Hotspur Way, De Zerbi took a measured approach when assessing the severity of the problem. He stated (h/t Last Word On Spurs on X):
“No, Kulusevski is not working with us the last week. It’s not a big problem. It is a normal problem.”
While the Italian manager sought to ease supporter anxieties, the timing of Kulusevski’s training omission complicates matchday planning as Spurs search for their opening league win of the season.
Wide Attacking Options Stretched Amid Growing Absence List
Kulusevski’s temporary exclusion from team training adds to a growing list of availability challenges in wide areas for De Zerbi. With Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk already ruled out until after the international break due to an ankle injury, Tottenham’s options on the flanks are becoming increasingly thin ahead of a crucial fixture block.
The dual fitness concerns leave Mathys Tel, Sávio, and Omar Marmoush as the primary senior candidates available to operate across the attacking line. With Tottenham currently navigating a 270-minute goal drought in Premier League action, losing Kulusevski’s creativity, pressing power, and ball-carrying capabilities further complicates De Zerbi’s efforts to kickstart the team’s offensive rhythm against David Moyes’ Everton side.
❌Roberto De Zerbi says Dejan Kulusevski has had injury set-back and is ‘𝗡𝗢𝗧’ currently working with the Tottenham Hotspur first-team squad.
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— Last Word On Spurs (@LastWordOnSpurs) September 11, 2026
Although James Maddison has recently returned to full first-team training following a shoulder injury to boost central creativity, Kulusevski’s lack of training work over the last seven days makes a starting role against Everton highly unlikely. De Zerbi may be forced to rely on flexible tactical adjustments, potentially shifting Marmoush or Sávio into wider starting roles to maintain defensive work rate and transition speed.
As Spurs prepare for back-to-back home league matches, the medical staff will continue to monitor Kulusevski’s recovery daily to determine whether he can feature on the bench or if he will require extended rehabilitation prior to upcoming domestic fixtures.