Tottenham Hotspur had hoped their growing injury crisis would ease ahead of this weekend’s clash with Sunderland, but concerns persist, with as many as nine players still doubtful for selection.
There had been optimism surrounding Mohammed Kudus, who was expected to be among the next players to return. Weeks ago, manager Igor Tudor suggested the Ghana international could make his comeback after the international break, and he was even spotted back in training earlier this week. However, fresh reports indicated a setback, potentially serious enough to require surgery, just days before the Sunderland fixture.
Tottenham have now officially confirmed the latest development regarding Kudus. In a statement released via their official X channels, the club clarified his situation and outlined the next steps in his recovery.
The statement read:
“We can confirm that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a setback in his return from injury.
The Ghana international forward sustained a significant quadriceps injury during our Premier League fixture against Sunderland in January.
Although he recently returned to team training, he will now undergo further specialist assessment and may require surgery. We will provide further updates in due course. We are all with you, Mo.”
This represents a major blow for Spurs, who are fighting to avoid relegation and had hoped to have Kudus available for the decisive final stretch of the season. The winger has been a crucial creative presence, and his absence has coincided with a noticeable decline in the team’s attacking output.
As a result, concerns among supporters have grown, with many fearing his continued absence could severely affect the club’s survival chances. There is now a real possibility that Kudus may not feature again this season, with some reports also suggesting his availability for this summer’s World Cup could be in doubt. If surgery is required, he may have already played his final game of the campaign.
