Kudus’ Poor Form Linked to West Ham’s Slump, Says Jamie Carragher

• Jamie Carragher has linked Mohammed Kudus’ dip in form to West Ham’s poor 2024/25 Premier League campaign
• Kudus has struggled to match his debut season stats, dropping from nine goals and six assists to just four goals and three assists in 31 appearances
• Carragher believes Kudus still has top-level talent but hasn’t looked the same this season, contributing to West Ham’s slide to 15th in the table

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has pointed to Mohammed Kudus' drop in performance as a major reason behind West Ham United's disappointing 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Kudus, who joined the Hammers from Ajax in the summer of 2023, has struggled to replicate the standout performances that defined his impressive debut season in England’s top flight.

While he made a significant impact last season, scoring nine goals and providing six assists, his numbers have declined this term, with just four goals and three assists in 31 appearances.

In the 2023/24 campaign, the Ghana international dazzled with moments of brilliance, including a memorable solo goal against Frankfurt in the Europa League and a spectacular bicycle kick against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

However, this season has seen a sharp contrast in form, both individually and collectively for West Ham.

Carragher blames Kudus for West Ham struggles

The Hammers currently sit 15th in the Premier League with just one game left to play — a steep fall from their ninth-place finish last season.

Kudus’ inability to maintain his previous form has coincided with West Ham’s downward slide in the table.

Speaking on Sky Sports ahead of West Ham’s 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest, Carragher highlighted Kudus’ underwhelming campaign as a reflection of the team’s overall dip.

“There is no doubt he’s a quality player who should be playing for a team closer to the top of the table, not near the bottom,” Carragher stated.

“But probably one of the reasons why West Ham are where they are this season is because he hasn’t shown the form that he showed last season.

"Last season, he looked fantastic, just hasn’t looked the same player this season. So I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a change.”

West Ham will finish their campaign with a trip to Ipswich Town on Sunday, hoping to end a difficult season on a more positive note.

West Ham fans slam Kudus

Kudus started against Forest and featured for 79 minutes before being subbed off in another frustrating outing.

Social media quickly filled with criticism as West Ham fans voiced their disappointment over Kudus’ underwhelming performance, making it clear that many have lost patience with the Ghanaian star.

Bowen hails Mohammed Kudus

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Jarrod Bowen hailed Kudus for his relentless pressing and off-the-ball work, which he believes played a pivotal role in West Ham’s landmark victory over Manchester United.

Bowen, visibly thrilled after the match, emphasised Kudus’ immense contribution that often goes unnoticed in the final stats.

Source: YEN.com.gh