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Kulusevski Misses World Cup After Knee Surgery Setback

5/28/2026

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Sweden doctor Jonas Werner said Dejan Kulusevski will miss the World Cup squad because his knee cartilage injury is unhealed.
Kulusevski injured his knee in May 2025 after a challenge from Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
He underwent surgery and a clean-up that year but faced training setbacks at Way.
After rehab he was a substitute as Tottenham beat Everton 1-0, with Werner saying he remains hopeful of a return.

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Sweden doctor Jonas Werner said Dejan Kulusevski will miss the World Cup squad because his knee cartilage injury is unhealed.
Kulusevski injured his knee in May 2025 after a challenge from Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.
He underwent surgery and a clean-up that year but faced training setbacks at Way.
After rehab he was a substitute as Tottenham beat Everton 1-0, with Werner saying he remains hopeful of a return.