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Tottenham Hotspur Injury Update: Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski and Key Return Dates

There are moments in a season when everything seems to hinge on timing. For Tottenham Hotspur, this is one of them. A new manager arrives, a relegation battle looms, and the treatment room remains busier than anyone in north London would like.

Roberto De Zerbi steps into a complicated situation, with players returning from international duty and a crucial fixture list ahead. Sunderland away on April 12 is first up, and preparation time is limited. The real question is how many of his injured stars will be ready to contribute.

Mohammed Kudus Nearing Return

Few names will lift spirits quite like Mohammed Kudus. The winger has been absent since January with a hamstring injury sustained against Sunderland, and his return has been carefully managed.

He is now back in training, edging closer to match fitness. Before the international break, Igor Tudor offered a somewhat cryptic update: “Probably [be] some part of the things with the squad, maybe 10 days. I don’t know, I’m not sure, we need to check.”

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Interpretation matters here. Internally, there is a belief that Kudus could rejoin the squad shortly after the break, although early April fixtures may come too soon. A realistic expectation places his return later in April, potentially in time to influence the closing stretch of the season.

For Tottenham Hotspur, that could prove decisive.

Dejan Kulusevski Recovery Progress

Then there is Dejan Kulusevski, whose situation feels more complex. Out since last May with a patella injury, his recovery has not followed a straight line.

A recent visit to the Sweden camp raised eyebrows when he was seen limping, prompting fresh concern. Kulusevski moved quickly to clarify matters and offered reassurance.

“I understand that people were worried [by the limping], but it was really for the wrong reason,” he said. “It was really positive that I did this little procedure and that we were able to find the problem.

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“Now everything should be good. It’s just a matter of slowly and surely coming back. I can see the light. It feels better now.

“I really have a positive feeling about [the] World Cup in two or three months. This is how the book and the chapter will end. I’m convinced of that … I’m very confident with where I am today.”

Encouraging words, certainly, but Tottenham Hotspur will remain cautious. There is no confirmed return date, and after multiple setbacks, the focus will be on getting him back properly rather than quickly.

Squad Depth Tested Across Pitch

The injury list does not end there. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is recovering from hernia surgery, with hopes of a return later this month. In the meantime, Antonin Kinsky is expected to deputise despite recent struggles.

Midfield concerns persist too. Pape Matar Sarr has picked up a shoulder issue, while Rodrigo Bentancur continues his rehabilitation from a hamstring tear and could return in April.

Further forward, Mathys Tel’s groin injury has disrupted his momentum, though there is optimism he could feature again soon. Longer term absentees such as James Maddison and Wilson Odobert are unlikely to play a role this season, while Ben Davies’ campaign appears to be over following an ankle fracture.

Crucial Weeks Ahead for Tottenham Hotspur

For Tottenham Hotspur, the equation is simple, even if the execution is not. Results must improve, and quickly. The return of players like Mohammed Kudus and, eventually, Dejan Kulusevski could shift the balance.

De Zerbi will hope that, as the fixtures narrow and the pressure rises, his squad begins to look healthier. Because in a relegation fight, availability can be as important as ability.