Dejan Kulusevski has detailed how Kobe Bryant’s comments helped him finally make his comeback for Tottenham. The Swedish midfielder returned to the pitch for Spurs for the first time in 526 days on Monday evening as a substitute in the…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski revealed to Swedish outlet Sportbladet that words from Kobe Bryant inspired his return from a severe knee injury. Kulusevski made his competitive comeback on Monday, October 19, 2026, featuring as a late substitute in Tottenham's 3-1 victory over Coventry City.
The appearance marked Kulusevski's first match in 526 days, ending a 59-game absence that began against Crystal Palace in May 2025. Following two surgeries and multiple setbacks, the 26-year-old expressed gratitude for the warm reception from supporters and noted that Bryant's advice on weathering the storm kept him motivated.
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