Michael Dawson has said on Sky Sports News (1:56pm, January 14, 2023) that it is good news for Antonio Conte’s Tottenham Hotspur that winger Dejan Kulusevski is available for the North London derby against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal on Sunday.
Tottenham will take on Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League today.
Ahead of the game, Spurs head coach Antonio Conte said that Kulusevski will be available for his side.
The £110,000-a-week (Spotrac) Sweden international winger has not played since Boxing Day due to a muscle injury.
Former Tottenham defender and Sky Sports pundit Dawson believes that Kulusevski will be “massive” against Arsenal.
Michael Dawson on Dejan Kulusevski playing for Tottenham v Arsenal
Dawson said: “If Kulusevski, which we are hearing, will be back involved, he is massive for them.”
Big boost for Spurs
In our view, Dejan Kulusevski being available for Tottenham Hotspur against Arsenal in the North London derby is a massive boost to Antonio Conte’s side’s chances of winning the match.
Kulusevski is one of the best young players in the Premier League and is a key figure for Spurs.
Now, the 22-year-old Sweden international may not start against Arsenal, but even having him as an option on the bench will be massive for Conte.
Tottenham are not having the best of times at the moment, and they need a win against Arsenal.
Arsenal, though, will (probably) be favourites even though the match is at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Gunners are playing well at the moment, and Arteta will be determined to get the team extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
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