"In contact with Tottenham" – NT boss says 'logical' to work with Spurs in handling player's delicate situation

Kulusevski has returned to Sweden duty after missing most of last season following May 2025 surgery; Potter confirms close coordination with Spurs on his recovery.

Dejan Kulusevski has been recalled to the Sweden national team for the first time in over a year after a lengthy recovery from surgery he underwent in May 2025. The Tottenham midfielder missed the Europa League final that month and subsequently spent most of last season sidelined, playing under only one of three managers at Spurs during his absence.

Kulusevski regained full fitness and made his comeback in Spurs' win over Coventry City in October, since earning three substitute appearances under Roberto De Zerbi. Sweden manager Graham Potter, appointed in October 2025, has now called him up for UEFA Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Poland this month.

Potter confirmed regular contact with Tottenham to manage Kulusevski's delicate fitness situation. "We are of course in contact with Tottenham and it is logical that we work closely with them," Potter said. "They have worked with Dejan for so long to get him back to the level he is at now. Therefore, it is reasonable that we have a close dialogue."