Its no secret that Tottenham Hotspur have struggled somewhat for fluency in the attacking third so far this season. Thomas Frank is yet to settle on a front three and Xavi Simons is the only attacking midfielder with any sort of real creative output. Unfortunately, quality options to solve the first problem are in short supply, and Xavi actually needs a rest sometimes so as not to be added to Spurs ever growing injury list. What is a football club to do?
If only a certain ginger from Sweden was available, perhaps two cockerels could be conquered with a single piece of ruby.
Well, that time seems to be drawing nearer! Dejan Kulusevski has been out now with a knee injury (and the ensuing recovery) for several months, and after Thomas Frank indicated last week that Deki was still yet to be training on grass, a return prior to Christmas seemed unlikely. While that is still the most probable prognosis, a small sliver of hope appeared in the last couple of days (a feeling likely unfamiliar to most Spurs supporters): it appears things are progressing well, as Dejan Kulusevski is now training on grass!
A social media post from teammate Destiny Udogie showed the Swedish attacker being put through his paces by Spurs coaching stuff, while apparently on some sort of training camp in Dubai. Its a big step in Dekis quest to be back playing football this season, and provides some sort of encouragement amongst the carnage Spurs squad has suffered over the last few months. Though there is likely a lot of work left before Deki can make his return in Lilywhite, the fact he is up and running definitely sparks joy.
Heres hoping he is back in time to make a tangible impact on Spurs fortunes this season!