Tottenhamâs manager, Ange Postecoglou, has confirmed that winger Dejan Kulusevski will be sidelined for a few months after undergoing knee surgery. This injury will prevent him from participating in the upcoming Europa League final against Manchester United. Postecoglou expressed his disappointment regarding Kulusevski's condition, which initially appeared less serious. This injury adds to Tottenham's woes, as they also lost midfielders James Maddison and Lucas Bergvall to season-ending injuries, leaving them with only three fit senior midfielders ahead of a critical match against Aston Villa.
"It's obviously disappointing news," Postecoglou said at a news conference on Thursday. "Initially we thought it wasn't too serious because obviously the medical team were worried about how the knee was structurally, but it seemed pretty good. But then it kind of blew up a day after and so we knew there was an issue there."
Tottenham could only have three fit senior midfielders for the clash with United in Bilbao -- Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr.
Postecoglou added: "We'll see. I've only got basic information in terms of recovery but it will certainly put him out for a while."
"No, it's still the same sort of timeframe," he said. "Never long term, but he's just got out of his boot and taking his first steps on the grass. He'll likely be a while."
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