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Kulusevski back in Sweden squad after 17 minutes of Spurs football since injury return

Dejan Kulusevski has been recalled by Sweden for the first time since the kneecap injury he suffered playing for Spurs in May 2025, after only three substitute appearances. Tottenham have the final say on his workload, which makes his minutes…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 7:18 AM
Kulusevski back in Sweden squad after 17 minutes of Spurs football since injury return
Key Things to Know
  • Dejan Kulusevski has returned to the Sweden squad after making just three substitute appearances following injury.
  • Manager Graham Potter selected the Tottenham forward for Nations League fixtures against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Poland.
  • Kulusevski spent over 17 months sidelined with a severe knee injury that required two surgical operations.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dejan Kulusevski has earned a recall to the Sweden squad under Graham Potter after returning from a serious knee injury. The Tottenham Hotspur forward has only made three substitute appearances for his club following a 17-month layoff that included two operations. Sweden will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on November 14 and Poland on November 17 in the Nations League.

Tottenham reportedly hold the final say over Kulusevski's workload as the club carefully manages his return to competitive fitness. The national team will monitor his progress during a training camp in Valencia before deciding on his minutes ahead of Tottenham's upcoming fixture against Ipswich Town.

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