Gabby Agbonlahor concerned by tell-all Dejan Kulusevski interview on Tottenham injury

Kulusevski has returned after 526 days out with a knee injury, but Agbonlahor worries about his long-term prospects given his lack of pace before the injury and concerns over pain management.

Dejan Kulusevski has made his comeback after spending 526 days sidelined with a knee injury suffered near the end of the 2024/25 season. The Tottenham winger missed the Europa League final victory over Manchester United and the entire 2025/26 campaign, but has now featured in two substitute appearances in the Premier League.

In a candid interview with Spurs, Kulusevski revealed the mental toll of his recovery, telling his mother he feared he might never play again. "I still can't walk on stairs like a normal guy, I have to play football," he said, adding that at 26 he needed contingency plans if his comeback failed.

Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor expressed concern about the winger's future prospects on talkSPORT. While praising the improved culture around injured players compared to past eras, Agbonlahor questioned whether Kulusevski—who lacked pace before his injury—can regain his previous level. He also raised concerns about potential painkiller use and long-term career implications, drawing parallels to Micah Richards' situation. Kulusevski made his first appearance since May 2025 in Spurs' 3-1 win over Coventry City and featured briefly in their 2-0 victory at Chelsea. He is unlikely to start against Crystal Palace on Saturday as Tottenham manages his fitness carefully.