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 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 yearGetty 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. 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 Tottenham fans warned others not to go on Kulusevski’s Instagram page after being grossed out by his graphic postInstagram: @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. “If everything goes as it should, as it has so far, I am very confident that I will be on the field in two to three months.” Spurs fans might wonder why their injured star was called upon by Sweden for the international break. Kulusevski spent some of the summer in a full leg brace as he recovered from knee surgeryInstagram: @dejan.k10 Kulusevski also married Swedish footballer Eldina Ahmic during the off-season – with Zlatan Ibrahimovic among the guestsInstagram: @dejan.k10 But head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson explained how Kulusevski still wanted to be part of the squad despite not being able to play. “Dejan Kulusevski will be part of the group,” the Sweden boss told Fotboll Skanalen. “He will not be able to play but he will be there anyway. “That says something about his character. He will do everything to make sure we get to the World Cup. He wants to help the team. He will be with the team throughout the training camp.” Kulusevski’s commitment also impressed his fellow teammates, who hailed his leadership role within the group as they look to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. “This shows that he is an incredible leader,” said midfielder Ken Sema. “It means a lot. “He comes in with energy, is very playful and gives us a lot of positive things. Then he is a close friend of mine. So, it means a lot to us. “He shows that he is a leader who wants to be here and help the team, and we all see how much he is passionate about this national team. We need as much help as we can get. It is only positive.”

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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.

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) — 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 year

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.

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

Tottenham fans warned others not to go on Kulusevski’s Instagram page after being grossed out by his graphic post

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.

“If everything goes as it should, as it has so far, I am very confident that I will be on the field in two to three months.”

Spurs fans might wonder why their injured star was called upon by Sweden for the international break.

Kulusevski spent some of the summer in a full leg brace as he recovered from knee surgery

Kulusevski also married Swedish footballer Eldina Ahmic during the off-season – with Zlatan Ibrahimovic among the guests

But head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson explained how Kulusevski still wanted to be part of the squad despite not being able to play.

“Dejan Kulusevski will be part of the group,” the Sweden boss told Fotboll Skanalen. “He will not be able to play but he will be there anyway.

“That says something about his character. He will do everything to make sure we get to the World Cup. He wants to help the team. He will be with the team throughout the training camp.”

Kulusevski’s commitment also impressed his fellow teammates, who hailed his leadership role within the group as they look to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

“This shows that he is an incredible leader,” said midfielder Ken Sema. “It means a lot.

“He comes in with energy, is very playful and gives us a lot of positive things. Then he is a close friend of mine. So, it means a lot to us.

“He shows that he is a leader who wants to be here and help the team, and we all see how much he is passionate about this national team. We need as much help as we can get. It is only positive.”