Mohammed Kudus chooses to remain at Tottenham during the international break to rebuild his fitness ahead of the crucial Manchester United clash.
In a significant boost for Roberto De Zerbi as Tottenham Hotspur prepare for a high-stakes trip to Old Trafford, Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus has taken the proactive decision to withdraw from international duty with Ghana during the upcoming fixture window. Rather than traveling for international qualifiers, Kudus has chosen to remain at Hotspur Way to dedicate the next fortnight to rebuilding his physical condition.
The development, reported by journalist Gary Ward on X, highlights Kudus’ determination to fully integrate into De Zerbi’s tactical system and establish peak match sharpness. As posted by Ward:
“Mohammed Kudus wants to remain at the club rather than represent Ghana this international break. The winger is believed to want to use the time to regain his fitness and conditioning levels ahead of Man Utd on October 10th. Big respect for this.”
A Strategic Move to Rebuild Conditioning
Kudus has experienced a stop-start opening month to the 2026/27 campaign following his return from a lengthy layoff. While his technical quality has provided flashes of brilliance, including a fine assist after coming off the bench in Spurs’ 3-2 loss against Aston Villa, the 26-year-old winger is yet to reach optimal physical sharpness.
Having been limited primarily to substitute appearances alongside a solitary start in the Carabao Cup against Liverpool, staying in North London offers an invaluable window for uninterrupted conditioning work. Under the close supervision of Tottenham’s sports science team, Kudus can undergo tailored physical training without the added toll of long-distance international travel and rapid match turnarounds.
For De Zerbi, having Kudus on the training pitch during the international break represents a major positive amid Tottenham’s current 18th-place league positioning. With Pedro Porro sidelined due to injury, Kudus’ ability to generate dynamic 1v1 separation and combine effectively with Sávio on the opposite flank will be crucial to unlocking opposition defenses.
By prioritizing his club fitness ahead of the October 10th clash against Manchester United, Kudus has signaled a firm commitment to helping Spurs break their five-match winless streak. If the Ghanaian can utilize these two weeks to reach 100 percent match fitness, De Zerbi will possess one of his most potent attacking weapons fully primed for the pivotal test at Old Trafford.
