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Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski suffered a knee injury in the first half of Sunday's Premier League defeat by Crystal Palace Injured midfielder Dejan Kulusevski is the latest Tottenham player to be ruled out of their Europa League final against Manchester United. The Sweden international has undergone surgery on his right knee and will miss the remainder of the season after he was forced off in the 19th minute of Spurs' 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Sunday. The 25-year-old, who has scored 10 goals and added 11 assists from 50 appearances in all competitions this season, joins fellow midfielders James Maddison (knee) and Lucas Bergvall (ankle) on Spurs' injury list for the showpiece in Bilbao on 21 May. "We can confirm that Dejan Kulusevski suffered an injury to his right patella in our Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace last weekend, " a Tottenham statement read. , external "Following further specialist consultation, the midfielder has undergone surgery today (Wednesday) and will commence his rehabilitation with our medical staff immediately. " Spurs are 17th in the Premier League table - one place above the relegation zone and one behind United in 16th. Both sides have endured dismal league campaigns but could still qualify for next season's Champions League with victory in Spain. Tottenham have not won a trophy since lifting the League Cup in 2008. Real Madrid trail Mallorca knowing failure to win hands Barca title - plus Coppa Italia final updates Did 'late flag' offside law expose Awoniyi to serious injury? I'm far from quitting as Man Utd coach - Amorim The shocking tale of a predator who fled to paradise A story of love, loss and hope in the face of disaster Aspiring make-up artists battle it out Yinka Bokinni explores the life of Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'It drags up horrible memories' - the dark side of Lions judgement day How does Liverpool target Frimpong compare with Alexander-Arnold? 75 years of F1 in pictures Heavy hangs the crown - sadness at Wiggins' troubles 'This means more' - why some fans booed Alexander-Arnold Hodgkinson prepared for 'nerve-wracking' return Does loyalty really exist in football? Video Does loyalty really exist in football? 'I was on my last chance' - cricketer's anorexia battle 'Box office Blackmore' - pioneer who transformed racing Can Ancelotti fix Brazil and end World Cup hoodoo? How bad have Amorim's United been in the league? A winner as boy and man - what it was like playing against Kohli Bears on loose and Tigers' next hire - Premiership talking points 'Best stand in the world'? Fulham take fan experience to new levels Baton blunder sees USA crash out of mixed 4x100m relay Video Baton blunder sees USA crash out of mixed 4x100m relay Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.