Kulusevski details depths of injury hell after making Tottenham return

Kulusevski made his first Tottenham appearance in 526 days after nearly 18 months sidelined by a kneecap injury requiring two surgeries.

Dejan Kulusevski returned to competitive action for Tottenham in a 3-1 win over Coventry, coming off the bench in the 87th minute after 526 days out. The Swedish winger suffered a kneecap injury against Crystal Palace in May 2025 that initially seemed minor but required two separate surgeries and nearly 18 months of recovery. Kulusevski admitted the ordeal felt impossible at times, with multiple setbacks leading him to question whether he could return to football, but he persevered through intensive daily rehabilitation and has now made his long-awaited comeback.