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“It’s better than zero’ – Dejan Kulusevski explains how much he expects to play for Sweden in this international break

Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski opens up on how many minutes he can play for Sweden in the upcoming UEFA Nations League games.

By Rohan Sengupta · To The Lane And Back

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:23 PM

Key Things to Know

Dejan Kulusevski expects to play around 30 minutes in each of Sweden's upcoming Nations League fixtures.
The Tottenham midfielder has returned to the Sweden squad after a two-year international absence.
Kulusevski missed 18 months and Sweden's World Cup campaign following a serious patella injury.

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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski expects to play around 30 minutes in each of Sweden's upcoming Nations League matches against Bosnia and Poland. Returning to the national team after a two-year absence, Kulusevski stated that playing limited minutes is better than none as his workload is carefully managed.

The 26-year-old recently returned to action after missing 18 months due to a severe patella injury suffered in 2025. Kulusevski has made four substitute appearances for Tottenham under manager Roberto De Zerbi, leading Sweden manager Graham Potter to recall him to the international squad.

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