Tottenham Hotspur could be about to unleash Mohammed Kudus as they battle to avoid Premier League relegation. The Lilywhites are just one point away from the bottom three. They could fall into the relegation zone if they lose to Sunderland this weekend.
Spurs are yet to win a game in the English top-flight this year. Roberto De Zerbi has been tasked with keeping them up. He will be determined to taste victory at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon.
Kudus’ Potential Return Date
Tottenham are set to welcome some big names back to the matchday squad before the end of the season. One of them is Mohammed Kudus.
The 25-year-old winger suffered a hamstring injury in January. He could return to action later this month. Kudus has been pictured in first-team training ahead of Tottenham’s clash against the Black Cats.
Although his inclusion in the matchday squad would be a huge boost, Igor Tudor previously suggested that the Ghana international wouldn’t be available until the end of April. Spurs face Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, April 25.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Spurs’ clash against Nottingham Forest, the former interim boss appeared to put a 10-day return date – from the first day back after the international break – on Kudus. That would rule him out of clashes against Sunderland and Brighton.
However, it remains unclear exactly when Kudus will be back. De Zerbi will be expected to provide an update when he faces the media on Friday afternoon.
Impact of Kudus’ Absence
Mohammed Kudus enjoyed a brilliant start to life in north London. Tottenham signed the Ghanaian from West Ham for £55m in the summer. He scored one goal and provided five assists in his first seven Premier League games.
Kudus had helped Spurs climb into third place. Even when the forward suffered a hamstring injury during the draw to Sunderland, he left Spurs just a handful of points from the top half of the table.
Kudus was the shining light for Tottenham. It’s no coincidence that Tottenham nosedived into a relegation battle in his absence.
Kudus’ Stats
According to Statmuse, despite having spent the last three months on the sidelines, only three players have more assists than Kudus.
When the Italian decides the time is right, he’ll be playing his trump card.