Kulusevski returns to the field after 526 days, Tottenham wins: the end of a nightmare

Sometimes things happen when they are meant to happen, after much suffering and struggle, and sometimes they all come at once. Tottenham finally celebrate and do so on an evening that, in its own way, is or will become unforgettable. De Zerbi secures the first win of the season on October 19, in the Premier League, while Dejan Kulusevski also celebrates. The Swede had not played for 526 days. The victim of the evening was Coventry, defeated 3-1 with goals from Maddison, Marmoush and Davies, who scored his first league goal and joined the great celebration.

Doubts, comments and criticism, often unfair, towards Tottenham and the technician De Zerbi himself have been daily over the last two months. Bad luck had played its role, apart from a few mistakes, also during the transfer window. In the match on Monday evening, valid for the seventh week of the Premier League, Coventry seemed to everyone as the predetermined victim, although it was higher in the standings and came after two beautiful victories in the last two matches. 

Tottenham begin their climb up the Premier League table

The field gave the right to coach De Zerbi, who took the three points. Maddison, the most creative player, scored the advantage goal. Coventry equalized with Rudo at the beginning of the second half, but then the "whites" of London took control of the game, who took the lead again with Marmoush and, in extra time, sealed the result 3-1 with Ben Davies.

De Zerbi moves to six points, draws with Coventry and still not out of the danger zone. However, the Premier League standings are very tight. A handful of points separates about ten positions and a series of victories could change everything. De Zerbi hopes he has found the right path and knows he can build a good run even with the Swede Kulusevski available.

Kulusevski returns to the field after 526 days

The Swede, a former Juventus and Parma player, returned to the field after 526 days. His last appearance was on May 11, 2025. A full year and five months without playing. He entered the field in the last minutes, was greeted with ovations from the audience, made some good moves, received applause and celebrated the three points. Next time, most likely, he will play even longer.