A hard blow for Sweden and Tottenham
The news that no one wanted to hear came from the player’s own networks. Dejan Kulusevski, that key piece in Tottenham’s midfield, confirmed the worst. He underwent a “small intervention” on his right knee this Thursday.
That same injury that has kept him in dry dock the entire season has just dealt him another blow. The most painful, perhaps. Because with this operation, the door to his World Cup dream with Sweden is closed.
“Small intervention” were his exact words on Instagram, where he explained the situation to his followers.
The image had already set off alarm bells. In training for the Swedish team, preparing for the playoff against Ukraine, he was seen walking with difficulty. An obvious limp that ended up ruling him out of the final call.
Now it’s time to look forward. The number one priority is a complete recovery. For Kulusevski it means missing a historic moment with his country. For Tottenham, it means continuing to wait for the return of one of their most creative men.
It is one of those bitter moments in sport. Where the body says “enough” just when it is needed most. From here, all that remains is to wish you a speedy and solid recovery. Football will miss him in these decisive playoffs.
