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New Tottenham captain? Spurs told what they ‘don’t need’

Cristian Romero may be heading for the exits at Tottenham, putting the captain’s armband up for grabs. Toby Alderweireld has told GOAL what Spurs “don’t need” from their next skipper, while explaining the qualities that a new on-field leader must possess - with the likes of Micky van de Ven, Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison in the running for that role.

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Kulusevski & Kudus omitted from Tottenham's pre-season tour

Tottenham have left Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus out of their pre-season tour of New Zealand and Australia, with the pair's recovery from long-term injuries continuing. Kulusevski has not played for the club since the 2024-25 season, while Kudus has been sidelined since January.

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Torres or Van Nistelrooy: Will Kulusevski star for Spurs again?

Dejan Kulusevski has spent more than 12 months stuck on the sidelines at Tottenham, with Danny Murphy telling GOAL that the Swedish forward could end up heading down paths previously trodden by Fernando Torres and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Everyone connected with Spurs hope that the latter of those two Premier League legends will be emulated, with the 2026-27 campaign delivering a clean slate for all concerned.

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Kulusevski injury rehab still dragging on after a year as new update given

A Sweden national team doctor has delivered a new update on Dejan Kulusevski amid the Tottenham and Sweden star's year-long injury absence. Despite Kulusevski missing the entire 2025-26 season, the medical staff provided positive reassurance that he will eventually return to the pitch.

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World Cup dream dies for Kulusevski after 12-month injury hell

The finality of the international stage has struck a cruel blow for Dejan Kulusevski, as the Tottenham midfielder is officially set to miss the upcoming World Cup. Despite a year-long battle with a devastating knee injury, the Sweden international was unable to prove his fitness in time to make Graham Potter’s final selection.

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Spurs boss De Zerbi assesses Kulusevski's World Cup chances

Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has expressed serious doubts over Dejan Kulusevski's ability to represent Sweden at the upcoming World Cup. Despite the winger's public determination to recover from a long-term knee injury, his club boss admits it is difficult to see him featuring in the tournament after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines. De Zerbi also delivered an update on Richarlison's fitness ahead of Spurs' crucial Premier League clash with Leeds.

Kulusevski 'on this planet' to lift Sweden at World Cup

Dejan Kulusevski has issued a defiant blast to his international rivals as he enters the final stages of a gruelling rehabilitation process. The Tottenham winger has not featured since May 2025 after suffering a right kneecap injury, but even with his World Cup participation hanging in the balance, he is refusing to lower his expectations for Sweden’s summer campaign.

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Kulusevski: I won't be the same player

Tottenham's creative spark Dejan Kulusevski is finally ready to put his injury nightmare behind him. The Swedish international has been on the sidelines since May 2025, after suffering a right kneecap injury against Crystal Palace. What was originally diagnosed as a minor setback that would only require a few weeks of rest turned into a gruelling, months-long period of rehabilitation and frustration for the former Juventus man.

Tottenham's Kulusevski has second knee surgery

Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery for the second time in the past 10 months, with the Tottenham star delivering an update on his condition to his fans on social media. The Swede is refusing to set a timeline for his return to the pitch, having yet to play a single minute in the 2025-26 season so far.

Long-term Spurs absentee Kulusevski to join up with Sweden squad

Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski is set to link up with the Sweden national team ahead of their 2026 World Cup playoff despite his ongoing injury struggles. The winger has been sidelined for nearly a year following a serious knee injury suffered last season.

He hasn’t played for 10 months: what has become of Kulusevski?

The Swede has not played a single match this season: how is he doing and what does the future hold for him?

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Decimated Spurs could be without 13 PLAYERS for Liverpool clash

Tottenham Hotspur are facing a full-blown injury crisis ahead of their critical Premier League trip to Anfield. Head coach Igor Tudor, whose future has been the subject of intense speculation, revealed in his pre-match press conference that his squad has been decimated by a fresh wave of fitness concerns and suspensions. This latest set of setbacks could leave the north London club without as many as 13 senior players.

Sweden boss Potter gives update on Isak and Kulusevski

Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

Potter gives Kulusevski injury update

Sweden boss Graham Potter shared an update on Dejan Kulusevski's injury as the Tottenham star continues a lengthy recovery. The 25-year-old has not played a minute under new Spurs manager Thomas Frank after suffering a right patella injury in May during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace. It was a blow that ruled him out of Tottenham’s Europa League final triumph over Manchester United.

Kulusevski horrifies fans with gruesome image from knee surgery

Tottenham midfielder Dejan Kulusevski left fans reeling after posting a startling image from his recent knee surgery. The 25-year-old shared a graphic photo showing his kneecap held open during the operation, surrounded by surgeons.

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No comment! Frank tight-lipped on return date for injured Kulusevski

Spurs boss Thomas Frank remained tight-lipped on a return date for Dejan Kulusevski after reports claimed the Swede faces an extended absence.

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