Dejan Kulusevski ‘not shocked’ after finding new role at Tottenham

Dejan Kulusevski has revealed the changes behind his strong start to the season at Tottenham.

Kulusevski has been utilized in a deeper midfield role by Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou in recent weeks.

The 24-year-old scored his first goal of the campaign in the 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

And according to Kulusevski, there are several reasons to be grateful for your good shape.

“(Being a protagonist) came out in that match, but I worked really hard to be able to play at that level,” he said.

“I’m not shocked. I was waiting for this. Each match was good, but that one was perhaps even better.

“I want to try to maximize this career as much as possible and never be part of the crowd.

“It was the whole season. I really feel like I’m stronger mentally and physically this season. I changed my “mentality” a little. I think this is an advantage for me. I also grew up off the field. The plan is to improve every day and I feel like I’m becoming that.

Kulusevki played the full game as Sweden drew 2-2 with Slovakia on Friday and Jon Dahl Tomasson’s side traveled to face Estonia on Monday.

And although the former Juventus man plays as a striker for his country, he is happy playing in midfield for Spurs.

“This is my position,” Kulusevki said after the United game. “I’ve grown a lot because now I can defend. Before, perhaps, I didn’t defend as much and that’s why I didn’t play in midfield. But now I’m growing as a player and I can use my strengths.

“I’m the best in the middle, I can score goals, I can find good passes and I play with (James) Maddison, who is incredible on the ball. We have (Rodrigo) Bentancur who, when he plays like he did against United, is an incredible player. It looks offensive on paper, but it’s working really well.”