Mohammed Kudus has been the talk of the town after his first Premier League appearance for Tottenham Hotspur and he has given an honest assessment of how he intends to follow up this performance.
There has been a lot of negativity about the summer transfer window and it is easy to understand why. However, the arrival of Mohammed Kudus has certainly been a standout moment which has delighted Tottenham Hotspur supporters.
At £55m, Kudus would be expected to deliver quality in the Spurs attack, but this has not always been the case with big money signings. Despite this, the 25-year-old has got off to a fine start to life in North London. His dribbling abilities are second to none and after just one Premier League match, he already has two assists.
This is quite the turnaround from last season, when Kudus was criticised for failing to replicate his earlier form for West Ham. Such criticism is unlikely to be dished out to the right winger anytime soon if he keeps up the performances he has offered so far.
Mohammed Kudus offers grounded Tottenham assessment
Kudus is not looking to get carried away, despite a strong start to his Tottenham career. Instead, he has remained humble and outlined how he intends to keep improving.
He told Tottenham Hotspur his early form was just the beginning and that he still has a lot more to show, whilst praising the supporters for helping him find his feet at the club.
Kudus said: “The reception from the fans has been incredible. I really get the boost and the encouragement, even though it’s part of my DNA to be in positions like this, but also with the help of the team, because they need to get the ball and get me higher up in those positions.
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“But yeah, definitely, the energy from the fans also gave me a boost, even though that’s what I love to do, take players on and then try to create and help the team win.
“I’m glad that Richarlison was able to finish them off with two beautiful goals. I’m really with the whole team, the three points and the clean sheet.
“I wouldn’t say I was nervous. I think the intrinsic motivation is already inside me to always deliver and do well. That’s what I feel before a game, you definitely feel something in your belly, I really want to perform and do my best, but with the help of the team, like I said, they really helped me settle in quite well, but I still have a lot to improve on and a lot more to show.
“It’s just the beginning. It’s a long, long marathon to go.”
Kudus is already a nailed-on starter at Spurs
Players who make the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium their new home often have to prove themselves before cementing their place in the first team. With little more than pre-season fixtures to impress, it seems Kudus has already made his mark at the club.
Spurs have options in Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert, with both players having reasons to be selected. Johnson was the scorer of one of the most important goals in Tottenham’s recent history, while Odobert showed great energy in pre-season. However, Thomas Frank looks to have finalised his decision and it is Kudus who he prefers.