Dejan Kulusevski was with the Swedish national team on Wednesday as they prepared for their crucial World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine.
The Tottenham attacker is yet to feature this season after undergoing patella surgery last May, but remains eager to support his country in their push for a place in North America.
According to Swedish outlet Aftonbladet, Kulusevski was seen limping during training — a sight that will raise concerns for Spurs. While he did not give a direct update on his fitness, he shared a brief message ahead of Thursday’s clash in Valencia, saying: “There will be a win, that’s my comment.”
Kulusevski continues to work hard in his recovery, though a return before the end of the season is far from certain due to the complexity of his injury. He was also spotted speaking with Sweden boss Graham Potter during Wednesday’s session. Potter had earlier confirmed the winger would link up with the squad, as he was already in Spain during his rehabilitation.
Speaking earlier in the week, Potter said Kulusevski’s presence around the group would be a positive, noting that his current stage of recovery allows him to be closer to on-field activities compared to others still in earlier phases.
Tottenham interim manager Igor Tudor admitted he had no fresh update on the player’s condition ahead of the 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The 25-year-old enjoyed a strong campaign last season, registering 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions and playing a key role in Tottenham’s Europa League triumph in Bilbao, despite missing the final.
There have also been unconfirmed reports linking Kulusevski with a visit to renowned Barcelona-based knee specialist Ramon Cugat in recent months.
Former Spurs boss Thomas Frank previously revealed that Kulusevski received an injection in December, with the club monitoring his response. Since then, updates on his recovery have remained limited.
