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How returning Tottenham star can kickstart Roberto De Zerbi revolution

Forward has been sidelined for nearly a season and a half

By Sam Tabuteau · Evening Standard

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 6:30 AM

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Dejan Kulusevski has returned to Tottenham's squad to face Manchester United after over 500 days out injured.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi praised Kulusevski's resilience and called him an inspirational example for the team.
Tottenham sit bottom of the Premier League table and are searching for their first win of the season.

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Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski is set to rejoin the matchday squad for the trip to Manchester United after missing over 500 days with a patella injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed the Sweden international will travel to Old Trafford, praising Kulusevski's resilience and character as an inspiration for the struggling squad.

Tottenham currently sit winless at the bottom of the Premier League table after five matches. While Kulusevski nears a competitive return following two surgeries, fellow playmaker James Maddison continues to manage persistent fitness issues after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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