Will Dejan Kulusevski play for Spurs this weekend? Roberto De Zerbi reveals latest

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-09 · by Sam Tabuteau

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Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham Hotspur's manager, revealed that Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the first-team squad for their upcoming match against Manchester United. Kulusevski, who has been out of action due to an injury for nearly a year and a half, recently participated in an internal 11-a-side game during the international break, indicating progress towards recovery. Despite this positive development, Spurs will remain cautious with the player's rehabilitation process. The Italian manager praised Kulusevski's character and work ethic, noting that he serves as an example to others for his dedication despite setbacks. Tottenham has struggled in recent games, scoring only two league goals so far this season, highlighting the importance of having Kulusevski’s creativity back on the field soon.

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“Tomorrow he comes with us for football, he's an example for everyone because he's a player, but an example of how he reacts to the injury, the character." Spurs have not wanted to rush Kulusevski, but they were given a reminder of just how careful and diligent they must remain with his recovery when he was pulled out of first-team training after picking up a minor setback.
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🔮 Roberto De Zerbi has said that Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the first-team squad for Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United as the playmaker closes in on a return to fitness after nearly a year and a half on the sidelines.
2026-10-09 · Evening Standard
Will Dejan Kulusevski play for Spurs this weekend? Roberto De Zerbi reveals latest · mixed framing

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Roberto De Zerbi has said that Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the first-team squad for Tottenham’s trip to Manchester United as the playmaker closes in on a return to fitness after nearly a year and a half on the sidelines. asserted
playmaker → say → sidelines
Kulusevski has spent more than 500 days out injured with a complicated patella problem that has seen him undergo surgery twice to try to correct the issue. asserted
him → spend → issue
It has been an extremely difficult period for the former Juventus man, but there now appears to be light at the end of the tunnel for the forwardf after he featured in an internal 11-a-side match over the international break. asserted
he → appear → break
Spurs will continue to be cautious with Kulusevski, as they have been with a handful of players who have struggled with long-term injury issues, but De Zerbi could soon select the 26-year-old in a Premier League matchday squad for the first time since May 2025. uncertain
Zerbi → continue → May
Kulusevski’s creativity has been a huge miss for a Spurs side that have scored just two league goals this season, but De Zerbi has said the Swede was on the right track in returning to action. asserted
Swede → score → action
"He's working well,” the Italian said. asserted
Italian → work → ?
“Tomorrow he comes with us for football, he's an example for everyone because he's a player, but an example of how he reacts to the injury, the character." Spurs have not wanted to rush Kulusevski, but they were given a reminder of just how careful and diligent they must remain with his recovery when he was pulled out of first-team training after picking up a minor setback. asserted
he → come → setback
Anticipation may be building ahead of what is sure to be an emotional return for Kulusevski, but Spurs and De Zerbi are not getting ahead of themselves, and while he will make the trip to Old Trafford, it is highly unlikely that he will feature in the matchday squad. uncertain
he → build → squad
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