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“In contact with Tottenham” – NT boss says ‘logical’ to work with Spurs in handling player’s delicate situation

Sweden manager Graham Potter shared his delight at Tottenham Hotspur‘s Dejan Kulusevski returning to the national team after a long absence. The attacking midfielder went under the knife in May 2025. This forced him to miss Spurs’ Europa League final…

By Naveen Ullal · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 8:22 AM

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Sweden manager Graham Potter confirmed close contact with Tottenham Hotspur to manage Dejan Kulusevski's fitness.
Kulusevski earned his first Sweden call-up since undergoing surgery in May 2025.
The 26-year-old midfielder made his Tottenham return in October under manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Sweden manager Graham Potter confirmed he is in regular contact with Tottenham Hotspur to manage the fitness of Dejan Kulusevski. The 26-year-old midfielder earned his first national team call-up under Potter after a lengthy spell on the sidelines following surgery in May 2025.

Potter stated that working closely with Tottenham is logical given the club's extensive efforts to help Kulusevski regain fitness. The Sweden international made his club comeback under Roberto De Zerbi in October and is now in contention for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland.

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