Tottenham beat Coventry as Kulusevski returns after 526 days

Tottenham Hotspur beat Coventry on Monday to collect their first Premier League win of the season, and Dejan Kulusevski came on after a 526-day injury absence. Maddison, Marmoush and Davies scored for Spurs, while Rudoni equalized for Coventry in between. Tottenham now sit 16th with 6 points and visit Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Kulusevski said, according to ESPN, that he feels like a different and smarter player after his long layoff.

How did Tottenham beat Coventry?

Maddison opened the scoring for Tottenham in the 14th minute with a curled strike, according to Sky Sports, in his first starting appearance after a long absence. Coventry's Rudoni then powered an equalizer into the net after the break.

Marmoush scored his first Spurs goal, and Davies finished from the bench with an outside-of-the-boot effort late on, Sky Sports reported. Yahoo Sports said Davies came on in place of Robertson, who had to leave the field injured.

What did Kulusevski say after his return?

Kulusevski returned to action after 526 days sidelined, according to Sky Sports. ESPN reported that he considers himself smarter after ending that injury-enforced absence as Tottenham beat Coventry on Monday. The return came in the same match in which Tottenham earned their first Premier League win of the season.

Sky Sports added that De Zerbi brought Kulusevski on for the supporters, who suffered through past years. The player feels transformed and considers himself a wiser player after his recovery journey, according to Sky Sports.

Where do Tottenham stand in the table?

Tottenham Hotspur sit 16th in the English Premier League standings with 6 points from 7 matches played. Sky Sports reported that the win lifted Tottenham to 16th place, after the club started the season without any victories.

The full record for Tottenham Hotspur reads 1 win, 3 draws and 3 losses, with a goal difference of -4. Sky Sports also said Spurs have been dropping points in the league from leads held at home in recent seasons.

What comes next for Tottenham after the win?

Tottenham travel to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, according to Sky Sports. Sky Sports also said the squad spent a week training in Marbella before the league match against Coventry. The match gives Tottenham the chance to follow up Monday's result away from home.

Yahoo Sports reported that De Zerbi switched to a back-three formation before the Coventry match, and that Adarabioyo also departed the pitch with an injury. Squad news will be worth watching before the trip to Chelsea.