Mohammed Kudus’ Premier League form for Tottenham has taken a hit in recent weeks.
Tottenham shocked the footballing world when they signed Mohammed Kudus from arch-rivals West Ham United in the summer. The Ghana international was keen on making the move, allowing the Lilywhites to enter negotiations and convince him to play a key role under Thomas Frank as the club aimed to build on last season’s Europa League success.
It is fair to say that the 25-year-old enjoyed a fast start at N17, registering two assists on his home debut for the North Londoners. He followed that up with impressive performances against Manchester City and Leeds United. Supporters believed they had found the missing piece in the attack that could help the club close the gap on its rivals this season.
Mohammed Kudus struggled to make an impact for Tottenham against Liverpool.
Mohammed Kudus struggled to make an impact for Tottenham against Liverpool.
However, Kudus’ form has dipped in recent matches under Thomas Frank. Spurs have become overly reliant on the Ghanaian to get them out of difficult situations, making it harder for the winger to deliver consistent performances and a regular end product. Despite leading the assist charts for the Lilywhites this season, the 25-year-old has looked a shadow of his former self in recent outings.
Mohammed Kudus struggled for Tottenham against Liverpool
Tottenham suffered another home defeat in the Premier League after being beaten by Liverpool in an entertaining contest. The Lilywhites were eventually reduced to nine men following second-half red cards for Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero. Despite the numerical disadvantage, the North Londoners showed fight and resilience, posing a constant threat in the closing stages of the match.
One player who struggled to make an impact for Spurs in the final third was Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian was unable to beat his man and failed to provide a consistent threat down the right flank. He also did not show enough urgency after failing to track back for Liverpool’s first goal, prompting Thomas Frank to substitute him before the hour mark.
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After the game, Jamie Redknapp singled out Mohammed Kudus for his poor display, which forced Frank to withdraw him in the 58th minute. Speaking on Sky Sports (via X), Redknapp said:
“Kudus was very poor today. I thought he was disappointing. In one of the goals, he didn’t run back as much as he should. He didn’t do enough. No showing of energy when you’re down to ten-men and you’re attacking outlet.”
A tough outing against Liverpool
According to Sofascore, Mohammed Kudus received a 6.6 rating for his performance against Liverpool. The Ghanaian recorded a 67% pass accuracy and lost possession 11 times. He was not involved in any of Spurs’ dangerous attacking sequences and lost four ground duels while attempting to defend from the front. Thomas Frank clearly saw enough and opted to take him off in the 58th minute.
Redknapp is right to highlight the shortcomings in Kudus’ display against Liverpool. On his day, the 25-year-old is one of the most dangerous attackers in the Premier League. However, his inconsistency in the final third continues to hamper the club’s creativity going forward. The time has come for the prolific winger to learn from these setbacks and establish himself as a reliable attacking threat for Spurs.