Dejan Kulusevski has intensified his training during his recovery period, bringing him closer to his long-awaited return from injury.
Tottenham correspondent Alasdair Gold reports that the 26‑year‑old has been training at specialist facilities in Sweden to rebuild his fitness after over 500 days sidelined.
Kulusevski has reached a key milestone by rejoining full first‑team training under manager Roberto De Zerbi, making his inclusion in the matchday squad increasingly probable.
Dejan Kulusevski training at specialized Swedish facilities
Kulusevski achieved a major rehabilitation milestone by returning to full first‑team training under manager Roberto De Zerbi earlier this month.
He encountered a brief setback as his body adjusted to the intensity of regular first‑team sessions, but promptly resumed training with his Spurs teammates.
Instead of resting, the Swedish international returned to Sweden to maintain his conditioning at elite training facilities, according to Football London.
The current focus is on accumulating uninterrupted high‑intensity training sessions.
Provided no further minor issues arise, the forward is expected to be available among the substitutes soon.
Dejan Kulusevski projected to return in late October
Dejan Kulusevski is projected to return in late October, a comeback that would provide De Zerbi with a significant boost.
Spurs aim for a late‑October return, with matches after the international break — such as the Manchester United fixture or later games — identified as likely opportunities for his comeback.
After more than 16 months sidelined by complex knee surgery, his return will greatly benefit De Zerbi.
The Italian manager has described the Swede’s comeback as akin to a new signing, emphasizing the creative spark, defensive resilience, and tactical versatility he will add to North London.
Once fully match‑fit, Kulusevski’s presence is expected to inject a vital spark into Tottenham’s attacking line.
