Manager reveals when Tottenham star Dejan Kulusevski could make long-awaited return after 500-day absence

The winger then came close to making his competitive comeback when he was named in Tottenham’s squad for the Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest.

However, a “small problem” during preparations ultimately saw Spurs take the cautious approach and leave him out of the fixture.

The decision was made as a precaution, particularly given the severity and length of his previous knee injury.

Despite that minor setback, Kulusevski’s recovery remains firmly on track.

With Potter now confirming that the Swedish star is “very close”, Tottenham supporters could finally be nearing the return of one of their most important attacking players.