Dejan Kulusevski posts horror image showing inside his knee that is not for the faint-hearted
Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski wants to let everyone know that he’s OK and edging closer to a return to action after undergoing knee surgery.
But he did it by posting a photograph of literally the inside of said knee, turning the stomachs of his followers on Instagram.
Kulusevski is one of six Tottenham players currently sidelined through injury, with James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dominic Solanke, and Kota Takai also out of action.
The 25-year-old hasn’t played since Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in May, when he hobbled off after just 19 minutes with soreness to his knee.
Former manager Ange Postecoglou described the problem as ‘a knock’ at the time, but he ultimately had to go under the knife.
Kulusevski underwent patella [kneecap] surgery later that month, which meant he missed Tottenham’s historic Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
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The Sweden international has been out ever since, with new manager Thomas Frank still yet to coach one of the club’s most important players on the training pitch.
While he will miss the entire Champions League league phase – with Tottenham deciding not to register him in their European squad – Kulusevski gave fans some good news by revealing he hopes to return to action towards the end of the 2025.
But he also gave supporters a glimpse into why he spent most of the summer in a full leg support – by sharing a gory photograph of the inside of his knee after being sliced open by surgeons.
If you’re squeamish, maybe scroll down a little further to read the players’ update on his possible return.
But, really, if you are squeamish, what are you doing here?
LAST WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT AHEAD
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Dejan Kulusevski posts horror image showing inside his knee that is not for the faint-hearted
Joe Moore, Assistant Editor
Published: 13:58, 6 Sep 2025Updated: 14:06, 6 Sep 2025
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Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski wants to let everyone know that he’s OK and edging closer to a return to action after undergoing knee surgery.
But he did it by posting a photograph of literally the inside of said knee, turning the stomachs of his followers on Instagram.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Dejan Kulusevski of Tottenham Hotspur in action during the pre-season friendly match between Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 10, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
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Kulusevski has been out of action since May and spent some of the summer in a leg brace, before getting married, and says he could return before the end of the yearCredit: Getty
Kulusevski is one of six Tottenham players currently sidelined through injury, with James Maddison, Radu Dragusin, Dominic Solanke, and Kota Takai also out of action.
The 25-year-old hasn’t played since Spurs’ 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace in May, when he hobbled off after just 19 minutes with soreness to his knee.
Former manager Ange Postecoglou described the problem as ‘a knock’ at the time, but he ultimately had to go under the knife.
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Kulusevski underwent patella [kneecap] surgery later that month, which meant he missed Tottenham’s historic Europa League final victory over Manchester United.
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The Sweden international has been out ever since, with new manager Thomas Frank still yet to coach one of the club’s most important players on the training pitch.
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While he will miss the entire Champions League league phase – with Tottenham deciding not to register him in their European squad – Kulusevski gave fans some good news by revealing he hopes to return to action towards the end of the 2025.
But he also gave supporters a glimpse into why he spent most of the summer in a full leg support – by sharing a gory photograph of the inside of his knee after being sliced open by surgeons.
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If you’re squeamish, maybe scroll down a little further to read the players’ update on his possible return.
But, really, if you are squeamish, what are you doing here?
LAST WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT AHEAD
Tottenham fans warned others not to go on Kulusevski’s Instagram page after being grossed out by his graphic post
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Tottenham fans warned others not to go on Kulusevski’s Instagram page after being grossed out by his graphic postCredit: Instagram: @dejan.k10
Despite being unavailable for selection, national team vice-captain Kulusevski has travelled with his comrades to Sweden’s international break camp.
Speaking to broadcasters Viaplay, he gave an update on his progress.
“The status is good,” he said. “The rehab is going well.
“Every day I wake up with the same hunger and even more hunger with each passing day. The status is very good, and I will be on a football field in the very, very near future.
