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Alasdair Gold

Dejan Kulusevski explains why Antonio Conte is so focused on Spurs and how he transformed him

Dejan Kulusevski believes he has never met someone as motivated as Tottenham Hotspur boss Antonio Conte and that everything he says "enters your heart by force".

The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has had a big impact in the Premier League with 17 goal involvements - 11 goals and six assists - in his 25 Premier League matches since arriving on an 18-month loan from Juventus in January. The Swede has instantly adapted to the English league and life at Spurs and his move to north London will be made permanent this season.

Kulusevski was struggling for starts at Juventus before his move but has been revived by his switch to work with Conte in the Premier League. On the international stage, since his arrival in England, he has also contributed three assists and one goal in his past four starts, including a eye-catching bit of play to set up Viktor Claesson during Sweden's 4-1 defeat to Serbia on Saturday.

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