Dejan Kulusevski’s future at Tottenham could be about to come under scrutiny as he continues his recovery from injury.
The Sweden international has been out of action since May with a knee problem, and has been unable to play any part in the Thomas Frank era in N17 so far.
Kulusevski could return for Spurs within the next three months following an update on his progress that he provided during the recent international break.
The 25-year-old was in impressive form last season, but his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could now be under scrutiny after the recent work in the transfer market.
This article includes exclusive comment from former Tottenham scout Bryan King.
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Tottenham added Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani to their ranks in the final stages of the summer window, and that creates yet more competition for Kulusevski when he returns from his injury.
The former Juventus star is likely to face a battle with Simons to play in an advanced midfield role, and the Lilywhites also boast plenty of exciting options in the wide areas.
With that in mind, ex-Spurs scout Bryan King – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – believes that Kulusevski needs to hit the ground running on his return to action, or he could even be shown the door in January.
“It certainly gives Frank a good option, although he has good cover in the attacking areas,” King said.
“Kulusevski has been a key player, but in two or three months when he’s fit, it will be Christmas. It’s going to be make or break for him, because it was a serious injury and he’s been out for a long time.
“He’s got to tread carefully as well, because he won’t want a setback now.
“If he does get himself fit, and proves that he’s fit, he’s either going to stay at the club or he could even be moved on in January.”
Dejan Kulusevski could become a key player for Thomas Frank
Kulusevski has been improving with every passing season at Tottenham, and if he can recover properly from his injury, then he will surely become a key player under Frank.
The versatile attacker was left to shoulder the majority of the creative burden for the Lilywhites at times last season, as injuries and a lack of confidence began to set in all around him.
His productivity has improved year on year in North London, and at 25, he should be ready to take his game to another level once he is back to full fitness.
As a result, if Spurs do want to trim down their attacking options this winter, they should surely be looking at other candidates to move out of the door.