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Celebrating every Dejan Kulusevski touch for Spurs after his 526-day absence

As Arsene Wenger would say, it felt like a new signing.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:58 AM
Celebrating every Dejan Kulusevski touch for Spurs after his 526-day absence
Key Things to Know
  • Dejan Kulusevski returned for Tottenham after 526 days sidelined by a serious knee injury.
  • The 26-year-old entered in the 83rd minute of Tottenham's first Premier League win of the season.
  • Kulusevski completed four passes, made one successful dribble, and hit a top speed of 19.2 mph.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dejan Kulusevski returned to action for Tottenham Hotspur, making an 83rd-minute substitute appearance after missing 526 days with a knee injury. His return came during Tottenham's first Premier League win of the season, in which the team scored three goals.

During his brief cameo, Kulusevski recorded nine touches, completed all four of his passes, achieved one successful dribble, and reached a sprint speed of 19.2 mph. Sam Cooper writes that Kulusevski's return will feel like a new signing for a Spurs team looking to boost its attacking options.

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