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‘They are different’ – Dejan Kulusevski reveals why he loves ‘special’ Roberto De Zerbi

Dejan Kulusevski has spoken about having the chance to work with Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham following his long and arduous road back from his…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:59 PM
‘They are different’ – Dejan Kulusevski reveals why he loves ‘special’ Roberto De Zerbi
Key Things to Know
  • Dejan Kulusevski praised Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi as a special manager after returning from a serious injury.
  • The Swedish international returned after an 18-month absence caused by a patella injury suffered in May 2025.
  • Kulusevski admitted he previously doubted whether he would ever be able to play professional football again.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski has praised manager Roberto De Zerbi, calling him a special coach and expressing delight at working with him and his staff. Kulusevski recently returned to action after spending 18 months sidelined due to a severe patella injury suffered against Crystal Palace in May 2025.

Kulusevski revealed that he doubted whether he would play again before successfully rehabilitating his knee through dedicated daily routines. Writer Bharad Thirumalai compares his condition to former Spurs captain Ledley King, noting Kulusevski may require careful long-term workload management following his recent appearances off the bench.

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