Dejan Kulusevski will make his long-awaited return to Tottenham Hotspur’s matchday squad for the first time in over 500 days during the upcoming match against Coventry City on Monday. This news comes as the team faces challenges with injuries, particularly with Savio and Lucas Bergvall both ruled out.

The Spurs have been training in a warm-weather camp in Marbella, but Savio's absence is due to a reported muscular problem sustained on Tuesday, while Bergvall is expected to be sidelined for two weeks due to a knee injury.

Kulusevski's return is a significant boost for Spurs, as he has been recovering from a serious knee injury that kept him out since the end of the 2024-25 season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his excitement, stating, "Yes, Kulusevski on the bench... it’s great news. I think it’s one of the best news after Everton game last season because Deki he suffered too much. He deserves to feel emotion on the pitch."

The team, currently struggling at the bottom of the table, will also be without Rodrigo Bentancur, who is suspended for the match. De Zerbi acknowledged the challenge ahead, saying, "Coventry is a good team... but we want to show to be good enough to win the games."

Kulusevski’s return could be vital for Spurs as they aim to end a six-match winless streak in the league. De Zerbi shared the moment he informed Kulusevski of his inclusion in the squad, describing the player's reaction as a smile of relief and happiness.

Additionally, Richarlison remains unavailable after being excluded from Tottenham’s 25-man Premier League squad, although he scored for the Under-21s recently. De Zerbi addressed recent comments about Richarlison, stating, "It’s not my problem any more. You have to ask Vinai, to Johan, it’s not my problem."