Kulusevski plays 11-a-side match after 515 days out, Man Utd unlikely

📰 Dejan Kulusevski has taken a big step towards a return, playing an 11-a-side match after 515 days out. 📌 Key points ⚽ Kulusevski played a closed-doors 11-a-side game at the training ground. 👥 He lined up for a senior side against Under-21s and Under-18s. 🩹 He has not played competitively since a knee injury in May 2025. ⏱️ It is not clear how many minutes he played. 🚫 He is highly unlikely to feature at Manchester United on 10 October. 📝 What happened 🏟️ According to the Daily Mail's Matt Barlow, Kulusevski took part in an 11-a-side match at Hotspur Way during the international break, playing for a team of senior players against a side made up of Spurs' Under-21s and Under-18s. 🩹 He injured his knee against Crystal Palace on 11 May 2025, needed surgery and suffered minor setbacks during his recovery, missing the whole of 2025-26. 🚫 Sports Mole reports he is highly unlikely to be considered for the trip to Old Trafford, with Spurs needing to manage him very carefully after such a long lay-off. Roberto De Zerbi may give an update at his pre-match press conference. 📊 By the numbers • Days out: 515 (since 11 May 2025) • Spurs: two points from five league games, bottom 🔭 Why it matters Spurs have struggled badly for goals and creativity in their first five games. Kulusevski's ball-carrying and vision could give the attack a lift. Tottenham chase a first league win of the season at Manchester United on 10 October.