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Tottenham Hotspur faced a continuous crisis of injury this season, and their latest failure comes in the form that Dejan Kulusevski was excluded with the injury of the foot.
The club has Officially confirmed on their website That the Swedish midfielder will miss the first leg of its Europa League of 16 even against AZ Alkmaar and is unlikely to return before the international break in March.
Tottenham confirms Dejan Kulusevski’s injury
Kulusev’s absence will see him fight for both domestic and legs against AZ Alkmaar, as well as the key premiere of the AFC Bournemouth and Fulham.
His injury is a significant blow to Spurs, who seek to run deeply in Europe, at the same time improveing his position in the league.
Speaking ahead of the match against AZ Alkmaar, manager Ange Postecoglou revealed that Kulusevski had played discomfort in his foot for weeks. Despite his efforts to break through, the club has now opted for him to allow complete recovery.
However, there were some positive news for Spurs fans. It was confirmed that Dominic Solance, along with the long-term absences of Cristiano Romera and Micky Van de Ven, all traveled to the Netherlands with a team. All three players were soon arguing for action, providing a much -needed incentive for the detachment.
Kuluse’s influence this season
Ever since he joined the Spurs from Juventus at the initial loan in January 2022, Kulusevski has become a key figure in an attacking team setting up. His strong performances convinced the club that his move became permanent in the summer of 2023, and he was still an influential player in Postecoglou.
So far, the 24-year-old has contributed to 10 goals and 10 assists in 42 appearances in all competitions. In addition to his contributions, Kulusevski was one of the most creative league midfielders, and ranked the key metrics that pass and create high.
Given that the Europa League is the last opportunity for the Spurs to win any silver accessories this season, Ange would have hoped his best player would be available. It will be a tough game, but the Spurs have the quality to get the winners out.
