Mohammed Kudus will surely be chomping at the bit to get going in Tottenham colours in the Premier League.
The Ghanaian’s move to N17 caused plenty of controversy earlier in the summer, such is the rivalry between the Lilywhites and West Ham, and the infrequency with which the pair do business with each other.
Kudus has featured heavily for Spurs in pre-season, and he will be desperate to prove that he has what it takes to become a key player for one of the Premier League’s ‘big six.’
The North Londoners will be heading into a new era when Burnley visit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 16 August, and a win would be the perfect start for Thomas Frank.
Kudus aiming for first goal against Burnley in Tottenham league debut
Frank’s first Premier League team selection as Tottenham boss will certainly be interesting, considering some of the absences at the moment.
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Son Heung-min will be sorely missed after his departure to LAFC was confirmed, while James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski will be both be big losses through injury.
With that in mind, the oneness will be on Kudus straight away to make things happen for his new club.
The Ghanaian will be aiming to find the back of the net against Burnley for the first time in his career.
He has previously faced the Clarets on two occasions during his time with West Ham, and only has an assist to show for his efforts, as per Transfermarkt.
That said, Kudus will be hoping that one element of his record against the Lancashire outfit continues, as he is unbeaten across both outings against them so far in his career.
Kudus set for lively return on 13 August
Kudus’ move to Spurs was not taken particularly well by West Ham fans, and their former star is likely to walk into something of a cauldron with his new teammates when they visit E20 on 13 September.
He will be desperate to make a strong start in a Tottenham shirt and vindicate his decision regarding the move.
The transition into the Frank era will go much more smoothly if his side can get a few wins under their belt in the opening month of the campaign.
Kudus’ quality is undeniable, and if he can make a bright start with his new club, he could immediately become a difference-maker in his new surroundings.