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Tottenham’s biggest problem leads to an intriguing Dejan Kulusevski solution

Tottenham Hotspur are still struggling to score goals. They barely found the back of the net very late against Manchester United on Matchday 6 of the 2026/27 Pr

By Joe Soriano · Hotspurhq

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Hotspur HQ argues Dejan Kulusevski could solve Tottenham's striker issues by playing as a false nine.
Tottenham have scored only three goals in six Premier League matches and remain winless.
Dejan Kulusevski is tentatively expected to return in November following an 18-month injury absence.

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Hotspur HQ's Joe Soriano argues that Dejan Kulusevski could serve as a false nine solution to solve Tottenham Hotspur's goalscoring struggles. Tottenham have scored just three goals across their opening six Premier League matches under Roberto De Zerbi, leading to criticism of forwards Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush.

Kulusevski is nearing a tentative November return following an 18-month injury layoff. Soriano suggests the Swedish international could be used as a temporary central attacking option to bridge the gap until the January transfer window opens.

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