Mohammed Kudus Floors Moises Caicedo with Incredible Show of Strength
- Mohammed Kudus outmuscled Moises Caicedo in a fierce 50-50 duel during the Tottenham vs Chelsea clash
- A TikTok video of Kudus overpowering Caicedo quickly went viral, with the Ghanaian impressively displaying his remarkable strength and power
- UK-Based Ghanaian pundit praises Kudus but urges him to improve decision-making after losing 1-0 to Chelsea
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Mohammed Kudus once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of the strongest players on the ball, showcasing incredible physical power against Moises Caicedo during the Tottenham versus Chelsea clash.
Joao Pedro scored the decisive goal as Chelsea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the London derby on Saturday night.
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The Brazilian forward’s first-half strike, which came after excellent buildup play from Caicedo, was enough for Enzo Maresca’s men to claim all three points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The victory lifted Chelsea into fourth place in the Premier League table, level on points with third-placed Tottenham, with both teams sitting eight points behind league leaders Arsenal, per The BBC.
Caicedo was a standout performer for Chelsea in North London, dominating the midfield battle with his energy, passing, and intelligent positioning.
According to Sports Mole, the Ecuadorian midfielder ended the game with an impressive 86% pass completion rate, reaffirming his reputation as one of the best central midfielders in world football when in top form.
Kudus mesmerises Caicedo
However, one moment during the match caught the attention of fans on social media, as Kudus reminded Caicedo who truly commands physical battles.
In a clip shared on TikTok, Kudus could be seen engaging in a fierce 50-50 challenge with the Chelsea midfielder.
After receiving a short pass from Xavi Simons on the flank, Kudus found himself quickly closed down by the onrushing Caicedo, who attempted to dispossess him.
But the Ghana international was having none of it, using his impressive body strength, Kudus held his ground, shrugging off Caicedo’s challenge with ease.
The force of Kudus’s shoulder-to-shoulder contact sent the Ecuadorian tumbling to the turf as the Tottenham star maintained possession and continued the play.
The moment quickly went viral, with fans praising Kudus’s remarkable balance, control, and physical dominance.
Watch video of Kudus' show of strength against Caicedo below:
It was a small but powerful reminder of why Kudus believes he is one of the Premier League’s strongest players, capable of combining finesse with formidable strength to outmuscle even the best midfield enforcers in the game.
Kudus, who was expected to pose a serious threat down the right flank, will hope to return to winning ways with Tottenham when they welcome Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night, before hosting Man United in the Premier League next Saturday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will now switch to the Champions League, with the Blues away to Qarabag on Wednesday night, before hosting Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League next Saturday.
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UK-based Ghanaian urges Kudus to improve decision-making
UK-based Ghanaian sports pundit Kofi Esikyire, who was at the Tottenham Stadium to watch the match, shared his thoughts on Mohammed Kudus’ performance in an interview with YEN.com.gh.
Esikyire commended the Ghanaian midfielder’s overall display but admitted he looked fatigued throughout the encounter.
“Kudus played well, but he looked tired for most parts of the game,” Esikyire said. “I was actually surprised he wasn’t substituted because he didn’t seem as sharp as usual.”
The pundit also offered constructive advice, urging Kudus to release the ball earlier during attacking plays.
“He holds onto the ball a bit too long sometimes. If he can release it quicker, it’ll make West Ham’s attacks flow more smoothly,” he added.
Esikyire further highlighted a tactical flaw in Tottenham’s setup, calling for reinforcements on the left flank.
“Tottenham need to strengthen their left attack, that position is practically non-existent,” he observed.
He concluded that with better decision-making and sharper fitness, Kudus could become even more influential for West Ham in the coming fixtures.
Cucurella dominates Kudus
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Chelsea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the London Derby on Saturday, November 1, 2025, with Marc Cucurella emerging as the standout performer.
The Spaniard put in a defensive masterclass that neutralised Mohammed Kudus, earning widespread praise from fans.
Source: YEN.com.gh
