Spurs’ Kulusevski out for a few months after knee surgery, Postecoglou says

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski will be out for a few months after having knee surgery, said manager Ange Postecoglou, and will miss Wednesday’s Europa League final.

The Sweden international was injured in the 2-0 Premier League defeat at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend

“Obviously disappointing news. Initially we thought it wasn’t too serious ... it kind of blew up the day after and we knew there was an issue,” Postecoglou told reporters on Thursday.

“He’s had the surgery which will put him out for at least a few months.”

Asked if Kulusevski would be back for the start of next season, Postecoglou said it was too early to say.

“We’ll see. I only have basic information at the moment in terms of recovery, but it’ll certainly put him out for a while,” he added.

Spurs face fellow Premier League strugglers Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao.