Kulusevski Return Can Spark Spurs: De Zerbi
- Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi confirmed Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali, and James Maddison are available for Saturday's match against Aston Villa, providing a boost as Spurs seek their first Premier League victory.
- Playmaker Dejan Kulusevski has returned to full training this week, though De Zerbi cautioned the 26-year-old remains a long way from match fitness after missing 16 months due to a knee injury.
- De Zerbi described Kulusevski's eventual return as a "new signing," stating, "We have to manage Deki in the best way we can," while emphasizing careful medical management with his staff.
- After an encouraging cameo against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup, Maddison is primed for more minutes despite struggling with shoulder and prior ACL damage, with De Zerbi praising his passing quality.
- Spurs remain winless and goalless after four matches, while opponent Aston Villa sits 19th with just one point, making this encounter critical for both sides under mounting pressure.
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Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since May 2025 after suffering a knee injury, but the Sweden forward returned to full training this week. Although the 26-year-old is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday, he should make his comeback after the international break. De Zerbi believes the Swede's presence in training has already lifted spirits after Tottenham's miserable start to the season. "We have to manage him in the best way we can,…
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