Tottenham Hotspur Dejan Kulusevski teases his return to action from injury ahead of the Premier League clash against rival Chelsea. The 24-year-old suffered a foot injury in training before the Europa League first-leg clash against AZ Alkmaar earlier in March.
Spurs are currently 14th in the Premier League table this season, with a persistent injury crisis playing a mitigating factor. Ange Postecoglou has navigated the team through an insurmountable crisis yet a potential success in the Europa League remains achievable.
Spurs are 14 points behind fifth-place Manchester City, leaving a League finish for a European spot next season near impossible. However, a Europa League victor would not only help the club end their trophy drought but also provide a qualification.
Postecoglou needs the best players available for that possibility, with Kulusevski being one of the key senior team players. Kulusevski used his Instagram account to provide an optimistic update about his fitness to the Tottenham fanbase before the Chelsea clash. His captain wrote:
“Coming to a show near u Dk tha truth2.0”
The Sweden international has 10 goals and 10 assists from 42 matches in all competitions this season for Spurs. Only Brennan Johnson (nine) and James Maddison (nine) have scored more goals than Kulusevski (seven) in the Premier League.
The Lilywhites have several key players returning from injury at a crucial stage, which is a big positive for Postecoglou. Kevin Danso, Lucas Bergvall, and Richardlison have an estimated return set for early April, leaving only Radu Dragusin unavailable.
Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski used his Instagram account to announce his imminent return from injury.
Tottenham Hotspur star Dejan Kulusevski used his Instagram account to announce his imminent return from injury.
Tottenham will face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League Quarter-Final and the first leg will take place on 11th April. The game will happen in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Spurs need to take a positive result into the second leg.
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The Premier League is not a priority for Postecoglou but provides his players a chance to regain their match fitness. Rest assured, Kulusevski has a crucial role to play as the creator and one of the reliable contributors to Spurs.