Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dejan Kulusevski will miss the important Europa League match against AZ Alkmaar due to a foot injury, as confirmed by coach Ange Postecoglou. Kulusevski, who has been a standout performer with 10 goals this season, did not travel with the team and is expected to miss additional Premier League matches. The injury has persisted for weeks, prompting further tests. With the team currently 13th in the Premier League, the Europa League provides Spurs a vital chance to secure a trophy after a challenging season.
"Deki [Kulusevski] is the only one [who hasn't travelled]. He's got a knock on his foot. He's not really sure when [it happened] to be honest," Postecoglou told a news conference.
"It has been sore for the last few weeks. He was able to train and play, but it didn't get any better, so further tests were necessary. We're still waiting to find out the extent of the injury," the Australian coach said.
"Kulusevski's performances have been a rare cause for optimism in what has been a difficult season for the north London club."
"The Europa League represents their only opportunity of ending their long trophy drought."
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