Dejan Kulusevski 'not shocked' after finding new role at Tottenham | OneFootball

Swedish international playing in central midfield role for Spurs

Kulusevski has been utilised in a deeper central midfield role by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou in recent weeks.

And according to Kulusevski, there are a number of reasons to thank for his good form.

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

Kulusevski has shone in midfield for Spurs this season

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“I’m not shocked. I’ve just been waiting for it. Every match has felt good, but that one was perhaps extra good.

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

“It has been the whole season. I really feel that I am stronger mentally and physically this season. I have changed the “mindset” a bit. I think that is to my advantage. I have grown off the pitch as well. The plan is to get better every day, and I feel that I am becoming that.

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

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

“This is my position,” Kulusevki said after the United game. “I grew a lot because now I can defend. Before, maybe, I didn't defend as much and that was why I didn't play in the midfield. But now, I'm growing as a player and I can play to my strengths.