Mohammed Kudus Reacts After Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup Loss to PSG: "A Big Lesson"
- Ghana star Mohammed Kudus has shared his reaction to Tottenham’s UEFA Super Cup defeat to PSG on Wednesday, August 13
- Kudus' impressive performance did not go unnoticed, as the French media lauded him for his display at the Stadio Friuli
- For Spurs, the heartbreak came with a slight consolation prize: money earned despite finishing second
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Mohammed Kudus has shared his thoughts after Tottenham Hotspur’s heartbreaking defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup.
The 25-year-old Ghanaian forward made his long-awaited competitive debut for Spurs on Wednesday night, fresh from an eye-catching preseason.
And for most of the night, he lived up to the hype, delivering a commanding performance in attack.
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Kudus stars in Tottenham's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG
The clash in Udine’s Stade Friuli had looked destined to end in triumph for Thomas Frank, who was chasing silverware in his very first official match as Tottenham boss.
By the 70th minute, the North Londoners were in full control with a deserved two-goal cushion.
But the tide turned in dramatic fashion. PSG brought on Fabian Ruiz, Lee Kang-In and Goncalo Ramos, who transformed the contest.
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Lee struck in the 85th minute before Ramos levelled deep into stoppage time, dragging the match into a tense penalty shootout.
When it mattered most, Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel faltered from the spot. PSG held their nerve, winning 4-3 and claiming the trophy.
While the loss stung, there were plenty of positives for Tottenham fans. Chief among them was Kudus’ lively display.
The French press singled him out for praise, applauding his energy, strength and relentless work rate.
On top of that, his delivery from wide areas was flawless. Every single one of his four crosses found a teammate, giving him a perfect 100 per cent success rate in that department.
Kudus' statistics against PSG culled from Sofascore
| Metric | Kudus' stats vs PSG |
| Minutes | 79 |
| Touches | 35 |
| Passes completed (attempted) | 10 (12) |
| Passing accuracy | 83% |
| Key passes | 3 |
| Duels (won) | 13 (6) |
| Possession lost | 9 |
Kudus reflects on Tottenham's loss to PSG
After the match, Kudus spoke with maturity and composure.
"It is disappointing to lose the game in the end. This is a big lesson to stay focused for the whole 90 minutes, but I am really proud of the team for their work ethic and their energy because I think we had them for most part of the game, just for the last part we need to keep full concentration.
"We take this as a lesson. We have a game at the weekend and we have full focus on that," he said, as quoted by Ghanasoccernet.
With the Super Cup heartbreak now behind them, Spurs will quickly switch focus to the Premier League.
They welcome newly promoted Burnley to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 16, hoping to turn their promising performance into three points.
How much Kudus' Tottenham received after losing UEFA Super Cup
YEN.com.gh also detailed the earnings Tottenham received for featuring in their maiden UEFA Super Cup.
Mohammed Kudus and his teammates suffered a painful defeat to PSG, but there was at least a modest consolation: the prize money they took home despite finishing as runners-up.
Source: YEN.com.gh
