Roberto De Zerbi provides status update on Dejan Kulusevski recovery

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi says he remains positive about Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery despite a minor setback in training this week. The midfielder, who has been sidelined with a knee injury since May 2025, rejoined first-team training earlier in the week before experiencing a minor problem that paused his participation. De Zerbi clarified that the issue is not significant and does not hinder the long-term outlook for the player's return. Tottenham is managing squad depth as the club continues to navigate injuries to Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert. The team recently added Mykhailo Mudryk to the roster during the transfer window to bolster their attacking options. De Zerbi expects further progress as Kulusevski continues his rehabilitation process with the medical staff.

• 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi on Kulusevski’s recent return to training and his continuing recovery