Tottenham Hotspur will be without Dejan Kulusevski for the Europa League final against Manchester United.
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Tottenham Hotspur ace Dejan Kulusevski glances over his left shoulder.
Dejan Kulusevski will miss the Europa League final.(Image: Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images.)
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has confirmed winger Dejan Kulusevski will be "out for a few months" after undergoing knee surgery.
The Swede was forced off in the first half of Spurs' 2-0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday, sparking fears he could miss next Wednesday's Europa League final against Manchester United at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao.
Postecoglou played down suggestions he could miss the tussle with United, describing it as a "knock". However, the Manchester Evening News revealed on Wednesday morning that Spurs were fearful he could miss the final.
It was confirmed later in the day by Spurs that he had undergone surgery.
"We can confirm that Dejan Kulusevski suffered an injury to his right patella in our Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace last weekend," a club statement said.
"Following further specialist consultation, the midfielder has undergone surgery today and will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately. We're all with you, Deki."
Now, ahead of their trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Friday night, Postecoglou has confirmed the winger faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Postecoglou said: "Disappointing news. Initially, we thought it wasn't too serious. It seemed pretty good but it kind of blew up the day after.
"He has had surgery and it will put him out for a few months. We will see.
"To be honest, I have basic information on recovery. It will put him out for a while."
Kulusevski has been a ray of light in a disappointing season for Spurs, contributing ten goals and 11 assists in all competitions.
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