The Dejan Kulusevski stats that will make Tottenham fans ecstatic ahead of imminent return vs Coventry
Dejan Kulusevski appears ready to make his long-awaited Tottenham Hotspur return against Coventry City on Monday.
The winger has been out for over 500 days after suffering a serious patella injury against Crystal Palace in May of 2025.
He didn't make a single appearance last season for the Lilywhites, and has suffered from setbacks on his road to recovery.
Spurs fans have been anxiously waiting for positive news regarding Kulusevski, and Roberto De Zerbi has high hopes when speaking about the forward.
The Lilywhites take on Coventry at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday in search of their first Premier League win, but are set for a welcome boost.
That is because Kulusevski's latest social media post all but confirms that the right-winger is ready to be unleashed against the Sky Blues.
The stats behind exciting Dejan Kulusevski return after social media message
Kulusevski has missed over 50 games for Tottenham since he was injured, which included the Europa League final triumph.
The 26-year-old was in great form for the Lilywhites before his knee injury, and recorded 21 combined goals and assists in 50 games during the 2024-25 season.
The Sweden international averaged a 7.0 FotMob rating throughout the season and made 2.45 chances per 90 minutes.
He took 1.77 shots per game in the Premier League that season, while completing 1.43 dribbles and 81 per cent of his passes successfully.
Kulusevski was a key part of Ange Postecoglou's pressing system, winning the ball in the final third 1.03 times on average per match, one of the highest rankings for a player of his position in the Premier League that year.
The winger posted to his Instagram on Sunday, teasing Spurs fans ahead of his return against Coventry.
He wrote: "And I see you tomorrow; I told you I would be back. Now is the time."
De Zerbi has missed a player like Kulusevski, and there may be no better introduction for the forward than Frank Lampard's Coventry.
Why Coventry is perfect opponent for Kulusevski
Kulusevski will give Tottenham fans a huge lift, regardless of what happens during the game.
But the matter of fact is that Spurs simply need to beat Coventry at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Sky Blues have conceded a total of 10.5 xG so far this season, and have let 11 goals past them.
Lampard's side are shaky at the back, and if Tottenham are already ahead when Kulusevski is introduced, the Swede could have a breeze for his first game back.