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Kulusevski set for Spurs squad return after 527 days

The Kulusevski injury update confirms a Tottenham bench return against Coventry, while Richarlison is out and Maddison’s role remains undecided.

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:00 AM
Kulusevski set for Spurs squad return after 527 days
Key Things to Know
  • Dejan Kulusevski is set to return to Tottenham's bench against Coventry following a 527-day injury absence.
  • Manager Roberto De Zerbi confirmed medical staff cleared Kulusevski for a substitutes role rather than a start.
  • James Maddison is available to face Coventry, though his starting status remains undecided by De Zerbi.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski is set to return to the matchday squad on the bench against Coventry after 527 days out injured. Manager Roberto De Zerbi announced the update during his Sunday press conference, confirming that medical staff approved his availability after a long rehabilitation from a complicated patella injury suffered in May 2025.

De Zerbi also addressed the rest of the squad, noting that James Maddison is fully available with a starting decision pending. Meanwhile, forward Richarlison remains excluded from the matchday squad following a club decision after he requested to leave during the summer transfer window.

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