Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs have taken a hit as they gear up for the Europa League final against Manchester United next week. Star player Dejan Kulusevski will be sidelined due to a knee injury, leaving Tottenham without a key player for the crucial match. The surgery on Kulusevski’s right knee means he won’t be able to participate in the final, dealing a blow to Postecoglou’s ambitions of leading Spurs to victory.
The injury occurred during Tottenham’s recent 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, with Kulusevski forced to leave the field in the 19th minute after a challenge from Marc Guehi. Despite initial hopes that the Swedish midfielder would recover in time for the final, scans revealed the extent of the injury, leading to surgery on his patella. This setback adds to Tottenham’s woes, with James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall also facing injuries ahead of the final match against Manchester United.
Postecoglou will have to come up with a new strategy to compensate for the absence of Kulusevski, Maddison, and Bergvall in the Europa League final. The trio’s injuries leave Spurs without their primary creative playmakers, posing a significant challenge as they aim to break their 17-year trophy drought. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s coach Ruben Amorim remains determined to lead his team to victory, despite their struggles this season. With both teams facing obstacles, the Europa League final promises to be a tense and unpredictable showdown between two determined sides.