​Dejan Kulusevski made his long-awaited return to action for Tottenham Hotspur on Monday -Credit:Justin Setterfield, Getty ImagesDejan Kulusevski conquered what he described as an “impossible” challenge after warning his family members he might never take the field again.The Swedish international made his first Tottenham Hotspur appearance since May 2025 when he came off the bench late in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Coventry City. Kulusevski was welcomed back with a standing ovation and reunited with his family following the match, with one of his children sporting a jersey emblazoned with “526 days – my hero” across the back.That represented the duration of his recovery from a severe knee injury, and the Spurs midfielder opened up about how challenging the rehabilitation process became at times, admitting he even cautioned his loved ones about the possibility of not returning.Cristiano Ronaldo delivers brutal Portugal ‘ultimatum’ after Jorge Jesus ‘broke his word’Brentford report strange and ‘dangerous behavior’ during Liverpool match to police -Credit:Alex Pantling, Getty ImagesKulusevski said, via The Mirror: “The journey felt impossible. It was the most difficult it could be, but I had a feeling I was going to come back to play football. I just had to believe and that is what I do.”I never lost belief but it seemed impossible. I had to tell my closest ones it might not work out, just a couple of months ago but in my heart I always knew it would work out.”I kept working, 10 hours every day when no one is watching, so when everything was impossible and everyone gave up, I never gave up because of this that happened when I came back.”God gives me all the power. I can’t take credit for what I have done because I haven’t done it alone. Every day he has been doing it for me. Everything feels great. I have been working harder than you can ever imagine. I always knew God would be on my side. I do this because I love it and this is why I play the game.”Kulusevski heaped praise on the Tottenham supporters for the reception they gave him upon his return as a late substitute against Coventry. The talented attacking midfielder came off the bench alongside James Maddison, who made his first start in 18 months, but there’s no question that Spurs have felt Kulusevski’s absence more acutely than any other player’s.To listen to the latest episode of ‘All Out Soccer’ – CLICK HEREThe Swedish winger insists his lengthy spell on the sidelines will ultimately help him become a stronger, more complete player. He added: “I am so grateful that they miss me play. It means a lot and I am here to show them a better me. And a better me will be a better Spurs so we will be good.”I was not nervous. I was ready to play. It was fun, it was fun. Yeah, I clicked about five days ago because it gets better all the time and keeps getting better. Imagine when everyone give up on you. Imagine that you can’t and you know football for me is like breathing.”Imagine you can’t breath for tw