Tottenham Coach Applauds Mohammed Kudus After Standout Display Against Man City
- Mohammed Kudus earned glowing praise from his Tottenham Hotspur manager after his impressive display against Manchester City
- Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha found the net as Spurs shocked City to climb to the top of the Premier League standings
- Tottenham supporters also created a new chant for Kudus, both to celebrate the Ghanaian star and to taunt West Ham
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Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank could not hide his admiration for Mohammed Kudus after the Ghanaian produced another energetic display against Manchester City.
Handed his second consecutive Premier League start, Kudus was trusted to take on Pep Guardiola’s men in Saturday’s early kick-off.
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From the very first whistle, the 25-year-old looked lively, driving at defenders and unsettling the champions’ backline.
Though he did not score or provide an assist, the forward’s all-round influence was undeniable.
He created one clear chance, completed three successful dribbles, and won a foul in dangerous territory.
Beyond his flair in attack, Kudus put in a solid defensive shift. He won two tackles, made six ball recoveries, and came out on top in seven ground duels.
It was the kind of all-action performance that shows his value stretches far beyond goals.
According to Al Jazeera, Spurs eventually sealed a 2-0 victory, courtesy of goals from Brennan Johnson and Joao Palhinha, a result that temporarily pushed them to the top of the table with two wins from two games.
Kudus received a rousing ovation as he made way in the 86th minute.
Meanwhile, fans took to social media to voice their outrage over James Trafford’s challenge on the Black Stars playmaker.
Many insisted the Manchester City goalkeeper was lucky to avoid a sending off, arguing the foul deserved a straight red.
Tottenham coach praises Kudus, English media does same
After the game, Thomas Frank reserved glowing words for his new recruit.
"He was exciting to watch. His pace, one-on-one skills, the way he can twist and turn going forward," the manager said, as quoted by LastWordOnSpurs on X.
The English press also highlighted the Ghanaian’s impact. The Standard awarded him an impressive rating of eight, writing:
"Gave City nightmares from long balls, with his pace and strength a constant threat. Feels almost impossible to get the ball off him, and that’s so crucial in matches like this."
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The Guardian, in their live commentary, singled out his tenacity during the 67th minute:
''Silva, as graceful as he is, looks very off the pace. Kudus works hard to dispossess him deep in the Spurs half. He and Richarlison have been full of running.''
Despite his sparkling form, Kudus is still chasing his first competitive goal for Spurs after three outings.
The North London faithful will be eager to see him break that duck when Tottenham host Antoine Semenyo’s Bournemouth on August 30.
Tottenham fans honour Kudus with new song
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh revealed that Tottenham fans have already composed a fresh chant for their summer recruit.
A viral video captured supporters in a pub singing, “Kudus is on fire, and he hates it from Upton Park.”
The anthem serves both as a salute to the Black Stars midfielder and a playful jab at his former club.
Source: YEN.com.gh
