Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has issued a fresh injury update after being seen limping on Wednesday while visiting the Sweden national team.
Writing on his Instagram story, the 25-year-old explained he was seen limping because of a ‘small intervention' on his knee two weeks ago. He said:
“Just to clarify things. I’m limping because I had a small intervention in the knee 2 weeks ago. Went in and took out what was not supposed to be there. Knee is great now. Thanks for all the support. God is the greatest. Always.”
Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham this season after undergoing surgery on a patella injury last term.
Dejan Kulusevski Breaks Silence on Injury
On Wednesday, Swedish publication Aftonbladet reported that Kulusevski was seen limping when visiting the national team in Valencia ahead of their World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine.
The update sparked fresh concern among Tottenham supporters, who last saw Kulusevski play for the club on May 11 in the 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace.
Kulusevski has been sharing videos on his social media of himself undergoing rehabilitation at Hotspur Way recently, but he still appears some way from a return.
Speaking last month, Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor said he was unsure whether the Swede could play again this season:
"We hope so, in this moment we don't know. He's had really big problems. But he's positive. And also, the doctors are positive. So we'll see, next week, how it's going.”
Tudor was asked whether he had an update on Kulusevski’s fitness last Friday but added: “No, not yet.”
Kulusevski contributed 10 goals and 11 assists for Spurs across all competitions last season and was a key player under former manager Ange Postecoglou.
During his absence, Tottenham have gone through three different managers and currently sit 17th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone.
De Zerbi Unlikely to Join Tottenham
Tudor’s future has been a major talking point following his disappointing start at Tottenham, with the Croatian winning just once in his first seven games.
While Spurs have been contemplating another managerial change before the end of the season, they remain unlikely to appoint former Brighton and Marseille manager Roberto De Zerbi.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, De Zerbi is likely to keep his options open until the summer and would give serious consideration to joining Spurs if they avoid relegation this season.
The 46-year-old left his role at Marseille in January, following the club’s exit from the Champions League.