Mohammed Kudus Forced Off With Injury in First Half Against Sunderland
- Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the first half of Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League clash against Sunderland after picking up an injury concern
- The Ghanaian attacker went down early in the first half, clutching the upper part of his left leg, raising immediate concern among teammates
- Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was quick to signal to the bench that Kudus could not continue, prompting an early change and was replaced by Randal Kolo Muani
Mohammed Kudus was forced off in the first half of Tottenham Hotspur’s clash with Sunderland after picking up an injury.
The 25-year-old winger went down shortly after the 15-minute mark, clutching the top of his left leg.
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Rodrigo Bentancur was the first to reach Kudus and quickly signalled to the bench that the Ghanaian needed to be substituted.
The former West Ham forward was subsequently replaced by Randal Kolo Muani in their Premier League fixture.
Kudus was able to walk off the pitch, but he appeared to be struggling with a muscular issue, believed to be related to his adductor, per The Athletic.
While the Ghanaian did not require assistance to leave the field, early indications pointed to a muscle problem, with further assessment expected to determine the severity of the injury.
The dribbling maestro has been a near-ever-present for Tottenham this season, starting all but one Premier League match.
This season, Mohammed Kudus has tallied three goals and provided six assists in 25 appearances across all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur, including two goals and six assists in 18 Premier League games, according to Transfermarkt.
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These numbers, while decent, reflect a dip compared to his earlier performances and provide context to Thomas Frank’s bold comments ahead of the Sunderland clash.
The Ghanaian midfielder experienced a significant drop in productivity during his final season at West Ham United.
In the 2024/25 campaign, he scored just five goals and registered four assists in 35 appearances, despite being a regular starter for the Hammers.
The noticeable reduction in his output has raised expectations at Tottenham, where Frank appears determined to see Kudus recapture the 2023/24 form (18 goals and 10 assists) that earned him a high-profile £55 million move in the summer from West Ham United.
Tottenham pursue Yan Diomande
Meanwhile, Tottenham are reportedly ramping up their pursuit of RB Leipzig’s emerging talent Yan Diomande, with TEAMtalk noting that he is among the players the club has been monitoring closely.
At just 19, Diomande has emerged as one of Germany’s most thrilling young talents this year, combining blistering pace with sharp finishing. Valued at around £80 million, the prodigious forward has attracted interest from several top clubs across Europe.
Agbonlahor backs Mohammed Kudus
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has lauded Mohammed Kudus, showing support amid recent scrutiny of the Ghanaian midfielder.
Agbonlahor highlighted Kudus’s composure on the ball and his knack for breaking down defences, suggesting these qualities could prove crucial as Tottenham Hotspur chase silverware this season.
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