Roberto De Zerbi confirms Dejan Kulusevski will travel for Man Utd clash
Dejan Kulusevski will join the Tottenham squad for their trip to Manchester United as he continues his long-term recovery from a knee injury.
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Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed that Dejan Kulusevski will travel with the squad for their upcoming fixture against Manchester United. The Swedish forward, who is currently recovering from a long-term knee injury, will join the team alongside Pedro Porro to provide moral support from the sidelines.
De Zerbi has implemented a policy requiring his entire squad to be present for high-profile away matches, including those currently unavailable due to injury. The manager praised Kulusevski for his resilience, stating that his positive attitude has become an example for the rest of the dressing room.
He is working well, tomorrow he comes with us, also Porro. I want all players tonight and tomorrow. He is working very well, and I think he is an example for everyone, Deki, because forget the player, but the example, how he reacts to the injury, how he reacts to being unlucky, the character he showed this time, was an example, a reference for everyone. Roberto De Zerbi
Kulusevski has been sidelined for over 500 days following a severe patella injury sustained at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. He recently reached a milestone in his recovery by completing an 11-v-11 training match against the club's academy side.
Despite this progress, De Zerbi remains cautious regarding a specific return date. The coaching staff and medical team are managing his workload on a strict week-by-week basis to ensure there are no physical setbacks as he nears full fitness.