Dejan Kulusevski horrifies fans by posting gruesome image from knee surgery as Tottenham star offers injury update

Kulusevski’s injury woes date back to Spurs’ 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, when he was forced off after just 19 minutes due to knee soreness. Later that month, he underwent patella surgery, ruling him out of the remainder of the season and leaving Tottenham with a depleted squad.

The post marked Kulusevski’s first visual glimpse into the surgery that kept him out of Spurs’ Europa League triumph over Manchester United in May. A cryptic caption read: “Warning for sensitive content. Thank god it happened so I could see it clear.”

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Despite the gruesome imagery, Kulusevski sounded upbeat about his recovery. Speaking to Viaplay, he revealed he is making steady progress and could return to action in a few months.

"The status is great. I wake up every day with the same hunger," Kulusevski explained. "I will be back in the very, very near future. If everything goes according to plan, I am very confident that I will be back in two-three months."

The Swede’s absence will be felt in Europe, with Tottenham opting not to register him for the Champions League group stage. However, Kulusevski offered hope, stating he aims to return to full fitness towards the end of 2025. Last season, Kulusevski was a vital contributor for Spurs, netting 10 goals and providing 11 assists in 50 appearances across all competitions.

After the international break, Tottenham will return to Premier League action against West Ham on September 13.