Spurs boss Thomas Frank remained tight-lipped on a return date for Dejan Kulusevski after reports claimed the Swede faces an extended absence.

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Spurs boss Frank will be pleased to see the back of this week. After missing out on Eberechi Eze to rivals Arsenal, there came news that Kulusevski will be out until next year. Spurs are seriously light on attacking midfield talent with James Maddison also out injured and the Sweden international's absence will be keenly felt. But Frank has refused to confirm the duration of the attacker's absence.

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Tottenham were rattled by Arsenal's swoop for Eze and Kulusevski's absence is another bitter pill to swallow. Added to that, Spurs face Manchester City in the early kick-off on Saturday afternoon, a team Kulusevski has saved a number of his best performances for in recent seasons. The one positive is there remains time in the current transfer window to sign replacements.

WHAT FRANK SAID

Frank said: "No Kulusevski, he's out. That's a longer one and I don't want to put a timeframe on it. Destiny (Udogie) is better. He's trained with the team twice, full trainings, and also other trainings. Just too short to be involved for City."

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It's time for Kulusevski and all Spurs fans to keep their fingers crossed and hope for a miracle recovery for his knee. Tottenham's midfield will certainly miss him during the clash with City.