- Former manager Martin Allen has issued a reality check on Tottenham Hotspur’s new star Mohammed Kudus
- Hammers supporters are gearing up to boo Kudus when he returns to the London Stadium after his ‘unclassy’ remarks about the team
- Kudus is expected to play a crucial role for Ghana in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali
Former Brentford and Leicesetr City manager Martin Allen has spoken about Tottenham Hotspur’s new sensation, Mohammed Kudus, following the Ghanaian’s electric start to life in Thomas Frank’s setup.
Kudus kicked off his Spurs career in a tough Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain, impressing before turning out in Premier League matches versus Burnley, Manc City, and Bournemouth.
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In each game, the former West Ham star has showcased his trademark energy, pressing high up the pitch and linking up with his new teammates, tallying two assists in four appearances, according to Transfermarkt stats.
Despite his brilliant start at Spurs, Mohammed Kudus is still searching for his first goal after four matches, and both Allen and a section of Tottenham supporters believe his current displays mirror his early West Ham form, which later tailed off drastically.
Speaking to Tottenham News, the former manager pointed out that Kudus initially looked like a world-class talent at West Ham before his form dipped significantly, warning Spurs fans to manage their expectations.
However, Allen admitted Kudus’ struggles were partly due to being played out of position, as Jarrod Bowen occupied his preferred role, which made things difficult for the Nima-born footballer.
As a point of fact, the ex-Ajax man enjoyed a stellar 2023/24 campaign with the Hammers, racking up 18 goals and 10 assists in 48 appearances. However, his numbers dipped significantly last season, managing just 5 goals and 4 assists, a decline that supports Allen’s concerns.
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For now, Mohammed Kudus, who is still missing a major Tottenham feat, is focusing on Ghana’s World Cup qualifiers against Chad on September 4 at the Stade Olympique Maréchal Idriss Déby Itno in N’Djamena and versus Mali four days later at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Otto Addo’s team failed to qualify for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations, and are desperate to make amends by playing at the Canada, USA, Mexico 2026 tournament. Heading into Matchday 7 and 8, the Black Stars lead their qualifying group with 15 points after six matches, with Comoros second in the standings with three points less after the same number of games.
After the international break, Kudus is expected to be in action in Tottenham’s Premier League trip to his former side West Ham, with a section of Hammers fans planning a hostile reception for the Ghanaian at the London Stadium on September 13 following his controversial comments about the club.
Three days later, Thomas Frank’s men welcome Spanish side Villarreal to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their first Champions League match of the group phase, as Kudus prepares to face fellow Ghanaian star Thomas Partey.
The former Arsenal midfielder, who is facing an ongoing court case that has drawn major attention, joined the Spanish club this summer on free transfer following the expiration of his contract.
How Kudus can succeed at Tottenham
YEN.com.gh earlier highlighted three key factors that could help Mohammed Kudus flourish after his big-money move from West Ham.
The Ghanaian has impressed in his first three outings for Spurs but still has plenty to prove to hit the top level.
Source: YEN.com.gh
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