Dejan Kulusevski & Mohammed Kudus omitted from Tottenham's pre-season tour amid injury rehab struggles

Tottenham injury setback: Kulusevski & Kudus miss pre-season tour.

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh blow ahead of the 2026/27 season, with Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus both left out of the club’s pre-season tour due to ongoing injury rehabilitation issues.

🚑 Why they were omitted

Both players are continuing recovery programs in North London instead of travelling with the squad to Australia and New Zealand.

The decision reflects fitness concerns and setbacks during rehab, with neither player deemed ready for competitive minutes.

🔴 Kulusevski’s worrying situation

Kulusevski is facing the more serious concern, having not played a competitive match for over a year following knee (patella) surgery.

Reports suggest he is still not close to a full return, raising doubts about his short-term availability.

⚡ Kudus still recovering

Kudus has also endured recurring injury problems, including a significant thigh/quad issue earlier in 2026.

While he has been involved in light training, he remains in rehab and not match-fit.

📋 Bigger picture for Spurs

The duo are part of a long list of absentees, with multiple players missing the tour due to injuries or post-World Cup rest.

New manager Roberto De Zerbi will use the tour to assess available players, but the absence of key attackers highlights depth concerns heading into the new season.

🧠 What this means

Tottenham lose two creative attacking options during a crucial preparation period.

Kulusevski’s prolonged absence is becoming a major concern for his career momentum.

Kudus’ situation is less severe, but fitness consistency remains a question mark.