“I don’t know he’s fine now” – Defender apologises for stepping on Tottenham player ankle last night, could’ve seen red
Dejan Kulusevski has emerged as one of Tottenham Hotspur’s standout performers this season. Fans of the club would be deeply concerned if the Swedish midfielder were to suffer an injury, especially given his influence on the team’s attacking play.
Luckily for Spurs, Kulusevski managed to avoid injury during his recent international duty, despite a close call in Sweden’s match against Estonia. During the game, Estonia’s Karol Mets committed a foul that could have ended badly for Kulusevski.
Mets’ late challenge left the Tottenham star in pain, and there were initial fears that the incident could result in a significant setback.
According to a report from FotbollSkanalen, Mets’ tackle was reckless enough to cause concern. Kulusevski, who is critical to both his club and country, was visibly shaken after the foul, and fans feared the worst.
Despite the severity of the challenge, Mets was only shown a yellow card. After the match, he expressed his regret for the tackle and made sure to apologize to Kulusevski. Sweden eventually won the game 3-0, but the incident remained a key talking point.
In his apology, Mets explained that it was a normal challenge but admitted to slipping, which led to him stepping on Kulusevski’s ankle. He expressed his hope that the injury wasn’t serious. Speaking to FotbollSkanalen, he said, “It was just a normal duel.
I slipped a bit and stepped on his ankle. I hope he is fine and that it was nothing serious.” Mets also reflected on the yellow card he received, stating that it was a fair decision, though he recognized that on a different day, a red card might have been issued. “Yes, definitely. On a worse day it could even have been something else (a red card). So it was fair,” he added.
Fortunately, Kulusevski accepted the apology after the match. Despite the pain and the intensity of the challenge, the Swedish international didn’t hold any grudges and acknowledged that Mets didn’t mean any harm.
His words reassured both fans and his club, as he confirmed that he was able to continue playing without major issues. “There was nothing bad that he wanted to do. I could play on,” Kulusevski said, putting to rest concerns about a potential injury.
For Tottenham fans, these comments offered much-needed relief. Kulusevski has been integral to Tottenham’s attacking play, even though his current statistics in the Premier League may not fully reflect his contributions.
With only one goal and one assist to his name so far, his importance to the team goes beyond direct goal involvement. His creativity and work in the midfield have been crucial in building attacking moves, even if the final conversions haven’t always been there.
The real issue for Tottenham lies in the team’s ability to finish the chances Kulusevski helps create. His role in facilitating attacking play is vital, and if Tottenham’s forwards were more clinical in front of goal, his contributions would likely receive more recognition.
For now, though, Spurs supporters can breathe easy, knowing that Kulusevski avoided what could have been a serious injury. With his focus intact, he is set to return to club duties and continue his influential role in the midfield as Tottenham prepares for their upcoming match against West Ham.
While Tottenham’s finishing remains an area of concern, Kulusevski’s consistent performances in the attacking third offer hope that Spurs can continue to push forward.
His ability to link play and create opportunities is something that Tottenham will rely on heavily in the coming matches. If the team can solve their scoring issues, Kulusevski’s role will shine even brighter as he continues to be a key figure in their campaign.
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