Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has shared an emotional injury update after Sweden national football team secured qualification for the World Cup.
Despite a difficult European qualifying run without a single win, Sweden stunned many by defeating Poland national football team 3-2 to clinch their spot at the tournament in North America this summer.
Missing key figures like Alexander Isak and Kulusevski through injury, Sweden still found heroes in Anthony Elanga, Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Viktor Lindelöf, who all scored in the crucial win. Sweden are now set for a challenging Group F campaign against Tunisia national football team, Netherlands national football team, and Japan national football team, beginning with Tunisia on June 15.
While there is hope that Isak could recover in time for the tournament, Kulusevski admitted his own return remains uncertain and may come too soon.
Speaking after the match, the 25-year-old opened up about his long road back to fitness, acknowledging the odds but backing himself to overcome them. He stressed his determination not just to return, but to help Sweden compete fearlessly against any opponent on the world stage.
Kulusevski, who has not played since undergoing knee surgery last May, was visibly emotional as Sweden sealed qualification, struggling to hold back tears. He recently underwent a minor follow-up procedure to address lingering issues, which he believes was necessary and ultimately beneficial for his recovery.
Addressing concerns, he explained that the operation helped pinpoint the problem and expressed confidence that things are now on track—while also admitting that, in the end, his recovery rests beyond human control.
