Kulusevski Return Can Spark Spurs: De Zerbi
Roberto De Zerbi said Kulusevski could be like a new signing as Spurs seek their first Premier League goal after four matches.
- On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur hosted Aston Villa at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both teams seeking their first Premier League victory. Spurs entered the match winless and goalless after four games.
- Head coach Roberto De Zerbi faced increasing scrutiny following Tottenham's inconsistent start, despite the club spending over $400 million on new signings this summer. Supporters grew impatient as the team failed to translate significant investment into wins.
- Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali, and James Maddison returned to availability after battling fitness problems, while Dejan Kulusevski resumed training. De Zerbi maintained a cautious approach to managing the attacker's recovery from a long-term knee injury.
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery navigated a difficult start with only one point from four matches while integrating new players following a £250 million summer spend. Emery urged calm, relying on senior leaders to guide the squad.
- With the Premier League pausing for a three-week international break, both clubs sought to reset their campaigns. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi expressed frustration at the lack of training time before action resumes in October.
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Kulusevski return can spark Spurs: De Zerbi
Kulusevski has not played for Tottenham since May 2025 after suffering a knee injury, but the Sweden forward returned to full training this week. Although the 26-year-old is not ready to face Aston Villa on Saturday, he should make his comeback after the international break. De Zerbi believes the Swede's presence in training has already lifted spirits after Tottenham's miserable start to the season. "We have to manage him in the best way we can,…
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