Dejan Kulusevski breaks silence after Tottenham blow confirmed for Man Utd Europa League final

Dejan Kulusevski has broken his silence for the first time since

The Sweden international was forced off against the Eagles on Sunday afternoon, coming at the worst possible time for ahead of next week's Europa League final with Manchester United.

Kulusevski joins James Maddison as key players out for the rest of the season with Lucas Bergvall also unlikely to be back for the showdown in Bilbao.

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A club statement on Wednesday evening read: "We can confirm that Dejan Kulusevski suffered an injury to his right patella in our Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace last weekend.

"Following further specialist consultation, the midfielder has undergone surgery today and will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately. We're all with you, Deki."

Speaking out for the first time since his season ending injury was confirmed, Kulusevski posted a compilation of his best goals and assists for the north Londoners throughout the season on social media.

Alongside his volley against Liverpool, flick against Manchester United and glorious strike against West Ham, he put: "Realest one u ever seen. For the people that I gave joy this year. Thanku I appreciate you and I love you.

"I pray for you. Don't be sad we will be back and we coming for everybody."

Ange Postecoglou will face the media on Thursday ahead of Friday night's Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The Spurs boss is likely to rest as many of his preferred starters at Villa Park with Wednesday night in mind.