Dejan Kulusevski is continuing his rehabilitation, and reports suggest it won’t be long before we see him back in the starting XI. The winger has endured a grueling spell on the sidelines following knee cartilage surgery, remaining out of action for over 15 months. Both club and country are now preparing for his imminent return to match fitness, and Sweden boss Graham Potter has described him as “very close” to being ready.
For supporters, the wait has been agonising. Spurs have clearly missed his energy, creativity, work rate and ability to make things happen in the final third — and the frustration among the fanbase is starting to show. Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the new season has been rocky despite heavy summer investment, with results and performances failing to convince. Fans are already dreaming of a front line featuring Kulusevski alongside a fit-again James Maddison — imagine having both back and firing again — with Maddison’s own comeback from an ACL injury one of the few bright spots this term.
But beyond individual returns, a bigger question is looming over Hotspur Way: why do Spurs keep losing key players to long-term injuries? Honestly, many fans just hope this injury issue is finally solved — the club cannot afford to keep losing important players throughout the season. Kulusevski’s saga alone has been brutal: he suffered the original injury to his right patella in a Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace, underwent surgery, then faced further complications before finally returning to full training this summer. Add in Maddison’s season-ending knee injury from the same campaign, plus fitness issues for the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons, and it’s easy to see why fans are questioning whether the problem runs deeper than bad luck.
Whether the issue lies with the medical team, training methods, or something happening on the training pitch, everything needs to be examined properly. The club must find the root cause and a solution — because Tottenham’s ambitions this season may hinge less on transfer business and more on simply keeping their best players fit and on the pitch.
