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“I’ve been disappointed in people” – Kulusevski opens up on Tottenham handling of injury

Tottenham finally have Dejan Kulusevski back on the pitch, but his latest comments suggest his comeback is even more remarkable than it first appeared. The 26-year-old has opened up about just how bad things got during his recovery. At one…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:07 PM
“I’ve been disappointed in people” – Kulusevski opens up on Tottenham handling of injury
Key Things to Know
  • Dejan Kulusevski revealed he was disappointed with how people at Tottenham handled his long-term knee injury rehabilitation.
  • The winger rejected doctors' discussions about a possible knee transplant that carried a 50/50 recovery rate.
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ivan Perisic helped Kulusevski by recommending an influential doctor in Serbia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has revealed his frustration with how his long-term knee injury was handled, expressing disappointment with some individuals at the club. The 26-year-old disclosed that he previously feared his career was over and rejected discussions with doctors regarding a potential knee transplant that would have ruled him out for 18 months.

Kulusevski credited advice from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ivan Perisic, who directed him to a specialist doctor in Serbia, for turning his rehabilitation around. Now back with the Sweden national team under manager Graham Potter, Kulusevski is scheduled to play around 30 minutes in upcoming matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland.

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