Tottenham Hotspur are hoping that Mohammed Kudus breaks his duck sooner rather than later at N17
Tottenham stunned the footballing world in the summer when they announced the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United on a long-term deal. The move was historic, not only because of the size of the transfer, but also due to the fact that Spurs and the Hammers rarely do business with one another. Unsurprisingly, the 25-year-old left the London Stadium with plenty of bad blood still lingering.
For Tottenham, however, Kudus’ arrival has been a huge positive. The Ghana international has quickly settled into life at N17 and already looks like a difference-make under Thomas Frank. On his home debut, the 25-year-old registered two assists against Burnley on opening day, immediately showcasing the flair and creativity that convinced Spurs to bring him in. It has also become clear that the Danish tactician is heavily relying on his output, with much of Spurs’ attacking play funnelling down his flank.
Mohammed Kudus needs to offer more up front for Tottenham
Despite his strong start, Kudus has yet to get off the mark for Spurs. He came close last weekend against Wolves when he combined brilliantly with Lucas Bergvall on the right flank before firing into the top corner, only to see the effort ruled out for offside. While his energy and influence have been undeniable, the wait for his first goal at Tottenham continues.
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has also urged Kudus to step up in front of goal sooner rather than later. Speaking on talkSPORT, the pundit said,
“Kudus, no goals this season but has three assists. So, you sort of let him off because he is a very good player. But he needs to score more goals himself. I look at Kudus and I say, ‘Okay, you know what? Three assists. Yep. You’re looking lively.’ But we need more goals from him.”
Agbonlahor’s comments echo the concerns of many Spurs fans. With other forwards struggling to find consistency in front of goal, Kudus may need to add more cutting edge to his game and start finding the net regularly. The 25-year-old endured a similar dry spell last season at West Ham, where a lack of goals affected his confidence. And Tottenham will be eager to avoid a repeat of the situation.
For now, the Ghanian’s creativity and work rate are keeping him in Thomas Frank’s good books. But if the winger can finally break his duck and hit a run of form, he could quickly establish himself as one of the most decisive players in the Premier League this season.