Dejan Kulusevski showed how vital he is to Tottenham Hotspur specifically with his recent goal against Rangers in the Europa League, according to Ian Darke.
The Swede has been a revelation of late in Ange Postecoglou's system, scoring in each of his last four games including against Manchester United [19 December] as his side reached the Carabao Cup semi-finals.
TV commentator Darke, speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, pinpointed the Rangers equaliser as a key moment as Kulusevski came off the bench and saved his side and his head coach at the toughest moment [12 December].
"Kulusevski has been a bright spark, scoring in his last four as well. They've also been able to use him in a variety of positions," Darke said.
"He turns up and looks like he'll cause teams problems. The goal at Rangers for example was very well taken at a difficult place to go and Tottenham needed that."
With the stiff competition he faces, Kulusevski would not be blamed if he was regularly rotated by Postecoglou, but he has become a mainstay in a side with several potent attacking options.
The 24-year-old is not only producing for Tottenham but on the international scene, too, as the star turn for Sweden last time out with a brace and an assist against Azerbaijan.
For club and country, the forward has now totalled 18 goal contributions since the start of 2024-25; Spurs take on league leaders Liverpool next this Sunday [22 December].
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