Mohammed Kudus has just shown De Zerbi everything he needs at Tottenham in majestic display

Submitted by daniel on
Picture
Remote Image

Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus will have gotten Roberto De Zerbi's attention with his latest display for Ghana.

The Black Stars beat Somalia 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group C encounter on Thursday.

While the 26-year-old was not on the scoresheet, he still put in a majestic display away from Hotspur Way.

The international break may have come at the perfect time for the Lilywhites, as they lost 1-0 against Leeds United last time out.

De Zerbi watched his attack take seven shots at Elland Road, but none of them breached James Trafford's net.

The Italian is desperate for one of his attackers to step up, and Kudus may just have shown him everything that he needs.

How did Mohammed Kudus perform in Ghana's win over Somalia?

Kudus was immense as Ghana won their first game of the current break.

The former West Ham man made six key passes and registered one assist, per Sofascore data.

The winger completed 88 per cent of his passes, and five of his six crossing attempts, in a brilliant showing.

He completed 31 carries for a total distance of 213.6 metres, showing his desire to get the ball up the pitch.

Kudus even helped out defensively, making three recoveries, and winning six of the 14 ground duels that he contested.

Is Richarlison the answer to Tottenham woes after Roberto De Zerbi nightmare? How Kudus can be Tottenham's key man going forward

Kudus' start to the campaign was hampered by injury, as he missed the opening Premier League game with Brentford and the Carabao Cup clash with Charlton.

He has started five of Spurs' 10 matches since he returned, with three assists in that time, showing a glimpse of what he can offer to the side.

His latest showing with his national team will only increase his confidence and means that he should return to N17 ready to go again and make things happen.

De Zerbi needs one of his attackers to step up and take on the burden, and it looks like Kudus will be that man, based on his international exploits.

If he can be, it would help Spurs to continue to climb the table, and potentially clinch a European berth for next season, something that did not look likely a few weeks ago.

Source