Team news | Thomas Frank's latest on Dejan Kulusevski
Thomas Frank gave an update on Dejan Kulusevski’s recovery from a knee injury at his pre-Villa press conference on Thursday.
www.tottenhamhotspur.comHere’s the latest on Dejan Kulusevski based on recent public reports.
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Kulusevski has been sidelined with a knee injury for Tottenham, with ongoing uncertainty around his return date as of early 2026. Multiple updates have highlighted slow progress and lingering pain in the knee, leaving his comeback dates unclear. [source summaries from January 2026 and April 2026 coverage]
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In January 2026, Tottenham’s coach provided incremental progress updates, noting that recovery depends on removing knee pain and that a three-to-four week window would be used to assess settlement, with a potential return to grass after that period. This indicates a cautious timeline rather than an imminent return. [source summaries from January 7 and January 8, 2026]
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By late April 2026, outlets reported continued injury concerns, including recent knee updates and occasional on-field limps during training, which has kept his availability uncertain ahead of key fixtures. [source summaries from April 23–25, 2026]
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Spain/Barcelona-linked speculation surfaced in late January 2026 about Kulusevski seeking medical assessments or potential consultations with knee specialists, but there has been no official confirmation of a transfer or change in clubs. [source summaries from January 26, 2026]
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