In a recent interview, Dejan Kulusevski, the Tottenham midfielder, shared his thoughts on a potential debut for Ashley Phillips and discussed his celebration during the game against Chelsea.

Following Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea on Monday night, Kulusevski believes that Ashley Phillips is ready to make his first appearance for the club if called upon by manager Ange Postecoglou. Despite Tottenham's unbeaten run in the Premier League this season, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against their arch-rivals.

The match proved to be challenging for Tottenham as they were reduced to nine men after red cards were shown to Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie. In addition, Micky van de Ven and James Maddison both left the pitch due to injuries in the first half. As a result, Tottenham had to rely on a makeshift back four consisting of Pedro Porro, Eric Dier, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Emerson Royal.

Kulusevski acknowledged Hojbjerg's impressive performance as a makeshift center-back alongside Dier, but it seems unlikely that he will start in that position against Wolves. This opens up the possibility for Ashley Phillips to make his debut for Tottenham. Kulusevski expressed his confidence in Phillips' readiness, stating, "If he will be called, he will be ready."

During the game against Chelsea, Kulusevski opened the scoring for Tottenham with a deflected shot from inside the area. He celebrated by putting his hands on either side of his face, which he explained as a signal to "watch straight, don't watch nobody else. Just listen to our coach, be with our teammates." It was a demonstration of focus and unity within the team.

Despite the defeat, Tottenham showed resilience and created several scoring opportunities, with Eric Dier's goal ruled out for offside and chances from Rodrigo Bentancur and Son Heung-min narrowly missing the mark. Kulusevski expressed his pride in the team's efforts, stating, "We did really well... I am very proud of the team."

The Tottenham fans also demonstrated their support by applauding the players after Chelsea's third goal. Kulusevski described the moment as "unbelievable" and expressed his gratitude, saying that it makes him want to give more back to the fans.

Manager Ange Postecoglou was proud of the team's performance despite the defeat, and Kulusevski revealed that the dressing room atmosphere was a mix of pride and anger. He emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "We played with two guys off and we still competed at a high level... You cannot do more than this."

As Tottenham looks ahead to their upcoming fixtures, the potential debut of Ashley Phillips adds excitement and anticipation. The team's ability to bounce back from defeat and remain united will be crucial in their pursuit of success in the Premier League.