Tottenham Hotspur have received a boost regarding the fitness of one of their key creative sparks, Dejan Kulusevski.
Tottenham Hotspur fans remain largely in the dark regarding the potential return dates for several of their key first-team players currently sidelined through injury.
While James Maddison is unfortunately on course to miss the entirety of the current season, the specific timelines for the returns of both Dominic Solanke and Dejan Kulusevski have remained unknown to the public.
However, a journalist has now provided a more positive update on the situation surrounding Dejan Kulusevski as the Sweden international continues his rehabilitation.
Journalist provides encouraging Dejan Kulusevski injury update at Tottenham
The latest update comes from Tom Barclay, who observed Kulusevski in the mixed zone following the clash between Tottenham and Liverpool yesterday evening.
The Sweden international did not feature in the matchday squad for the encounter, but he was spotted by the journalist moving relatively freely, a sight that has been described as “encouraging” for the club.
Despite the positive visual signs, when the attacker was asked about a potential date for his return to competitive action, the playmaker declined to provide any specific comments.
Relaying the encounter on social media, Barclay explained the situation regarding the Spurs man: “We saw Dejan Kulusevski in the mixed zone at Spurs this evening. Seemed to be moving pretty freely which is encouraging. Declined to tell us if he will be back soon.”
Why Dejan Kulusevski return is vital for Spurs
Spurs are in desperate need of their primary playmaker, particularly following the red card shown to Xavi Simons during the match against Liverpool.
Xavi Simons is now expected to miss three of the upcoming Premier League fixtures for Tottenham Hotspur, including matches away at Crystal Palace and Brentford, followed by a home game against Sunderland.
This suspension leaves a significant void in the midfield for a Spurs side that can often struggle for consistent creativity, and a return to action for Dejan Kulusevski will certainly help ease that burden for Thomas Frank.
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