Tottenham's Kulusevski Out Months After Knee Surgery

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski will be sidelined for several months after undergoing surgery on his right patella due to a knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace. Manager Ange Postecoglou confirmed that Kulusevski will miss the upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United and that it remains uncertain if he will return by the start of the next season. Kulusevski's injury worsened after initially appearing minor, requiring immediate rehabilitation post-surgery. Alongside Kulusevski, midfielder Lucas Bergvall is also recovering from an ankle injury and is unlikely to be fit for the final, while James Maddison is out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury. Despite these setbacks, key player Heung-min Son is expected to play in the final and the preceding Premier League match against Aston Villa. Postecoglou faces the challenge of balancing player fitness to maintain competitive readiness ahead of the Europa League final.