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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski to miss Europa League final after knee surgery

Tottenham’s Dejan Kulusevski is substituted after sustaining an injury against Crystal Palace.
Dejan Kulusevski was forced off in the first half against Crystal Palace after sustaining an injury. Photograph: Paul Childs/Action Images/Reuters

Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery and will miss Tottenham’s Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao next Wednesday. Spurs have confirmed the setback, which came after Ange Postecoglou raised fears on Monday about the attacking midfielder’s involvement in the final.

Kulusevski was forced off in the 19th minute of the Premier League home defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday, and Postecoglou said the player was still sore 24 hours later and everybody had their fingers crossed for him.

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