Tottenham Hotspur’s fight to remain in the Premier League has suffered a major setback with reports that Mohammed Kudus has endured a fresh injury blow. The Ghanaian international, already sidelined since January, now faces the prospect of missing the rest of the domestic season and possibly this summer’s World Cup.
Kudus, 25, has been battling quad and hamstring problems since early January. The club had hoped he would return this month, but those plans have collapsed after new complications emerged. According to The Sun, the latest issue is linked to his quad, and there are growing fears that surgery may be required.
The timing could not be worse for the Spurs. The winger, signed last summer for £55 million, was expected to play a crucial role in the final stretch of the season. His absence leaves manager Roberto De Zerbi without one of the team’s most creative outlets as he prepares for his first match in charge against Sunderland this Sunday.
De Zerbi, who previously tried to sign Kudus during his time at Brighton, now faces a daunting fixture list with limited attacking options. Tottenham sit just one point above the relegation zone with seven games left. If West Ham defeat Wolves on Friday, Spurs could drop into the bottom three before De Zerbi even takes charge at the Stadium of Light. The Italian has strengthened his backroom staff with Marcattilio Marcattilii and Marcello Quinto, but covering for Kudus’ influence will demand tactical ingenuity.
The implications extend beyond Tottenham’s survival battle. Kudus is also at risk of missing Ghana’s World Cup campaign in North America. The Black Stars view him as a key figure alongside Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo. His absence would be a severe blow to Ghana’s hopes, particularly as they face a tough group featuring Croatia, Panama, and England. The highly anticipated clash against Thomas Tuchel’s England in Boston on June 23 may now proceed without one of Ghana’s brightest talents.
Kudus is reportedly devastated by the setback, aware of what is at stake for both club and country. Since joining Spurs from West Ham last summer, he has contributed three goals and six assists, providing rare sparks in an otherwise difficult season. His injury occurred during a home fixture against Sunderland on January 4, and Tottenham have struggled to replace his creativity and goal-scoring threat from wide areas.
Tottenham’s upcoming schedule adds further pressure. After facing Sunderland, De Zerbi will meet his former club Brighton in a crucial encounter. With survival on the line, the Spurs’ medical team is working tirelessly to accelerate Kudus’ recovery. However, surgery may be unavoidable, leaving the winger sidelined for months.
The situation highlights Tottenham’s fragile position. Losing a marquee signing during the most critical stage of the season compounds the challenges facing De Zerbi. For Ghana, the potential absence of Kudus at the World Cup underscores the vulnerability of relying heavily on a single talisman.
As Spurs brace for the final run-in, the club must adapt quickly to life without Kudus. De Zerbi’s tactical adjustments, combined with the resilience of the squad, will determine whether Tottenham can avoid relegation. Meanwhile, Ghana waits anxiously, hoping their star man can recover in time to lead them on football’s biggest stage.
