Tottenham’s injury problems have taken another turn — and it could have a knock-on effect in the relegation scrap involving West Ham.
Following earlier reports of [Leeds United’s injury issues](https://www.claretandhugh.info/theyre-all-out-west-ham-boost-as-leeds-suffer-multiple-injury-blows-after-fa-cup-gamble/), Spurs now find themselves dealing with a setback of their own at a crucial stage of the season.
Kudus blow dents Spurs hopes
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Tottenham, who are battling with West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds to avoid the final relegation place, have already seen their season disrupted by injuries.
The recent appointment of Roberto De Zerbi, combined with the potential return of former West Ham winger [Mohammed Kudus](https://www.claretandhugh.info/mohammed-kudus-bio/), had been viewed as a possible turning point.
However, it has now emerged that the Ghanaian is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Move to north London yet to deliver
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It has been an underwhelming spell since Kudus left the London Stadium for £55 million in the summer.
While he showed flashes early on, his time at Spurs has never fully got going, and questions remain over his long-term future, with Atletico Madrid reportedly interested.
How much Tottenham would have relied on Kudus during the run-in is open to debate.
He has offered little so far, so any expectation that he would return and drive them to safety may have been optimistic.
One less concern for West Ham
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From a West Ham perspective, there is at least a small positive.
There will be no risk of our former player returning to haunt the Hammers by firing a rival club to safety at a crucial moment.