Tottenham Hotspur fans have reason to be excited as the new season approaches, and one player who could be a key factor in their success is Mohammed Kudus. The Ghanaian midfielder spent a significant portion of his debut year on the sidelines due to a quad tendon injury, but he's now back in action and ready to make a difference.
What happened?
Mohammed Kudus made the move to Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham last summer, and he quickly became one of the most influential players at the club. Despite not having a massive output in terms of goals and assists, Kudus was a game-changer for the team, using his pace and physical attributes to cause problems for opposition defenses.
Why it matters for Mohammed Kudus
Kudus's return to action is a significant boost for Tottenham Hotspur, and it's expected that he'll play a crucial role in the team's success this season. With his ability to eat up ground and cause chaos for opponents, Kudus is a player who can shift momentum in the Premier League.
What comes next?
As Tottenham Hotspur prepares for the new season, they'll be looking to build on the positive signs shown by Kudus in his debut year. With his output in the final third expected to improve under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, Kudus is a player who could be a key factor in the team's success.
Kudus's numbers are impressive, with 3.03 dribbles per 90 and a ball-carrying distance of 3131.2m. He's a player who can make a difference in the Premier League, and his return to action is a significant boost for Tottenham Hotspur.
In a poorly functioning side, Kudus took on the mantle as a difference-maker, shown by his goal at Leeds. And even after an underwhelming period for output, Spurs realized just how much they missed him in the second half of the season. With Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert also sidelined, Tottenham were left without any genuine wide players.
The scary thing about Kudus is that the sky is still the limit for the Ghanaian. At 25, he's yet to hit his peak, and he's yet to be fully harnessed in the Premier League. Last season, he registered just 54.23 touches per 90 - a far from ideal figure for a player with such momentum-shifting abilities.
In a De Zerbi side guaranteed to be more proactive and dominant on the ball, this number will only increase, giving the Ghanian more chances to do what he does and cause chaos. And under the Italian, his output in the final third will only improve with quality around him, both to feed him in behind, or as bodies for him to provide for.
Kudus has not fully made a name for himself at Tottenham yet, but Spurs cannot forget just what a difference maker they have amid all the pre-season excitement.
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