CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 13: MohammedKudus of Ghana warms up during a training session ahead of the friendly martch against Mexico at Bank of America Stadium on October 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
Michael Essien has called on Ghanaians to rally behind Mohammed Kudus, describing the attacker as the countrys star.
The former Chelsea star emphasized that Kudus has proven himself on footballs biggest stages and has firmly established his class.
He was referring to the Tottenham mans performances at the 2022 World Cup.
If I start talking about him [Kudus], we won’t finish! I think he has showcased himself to the football world. Hes one of the biggest talents, and for Ghana, he’s our star. We have to protect him and give him all the love and confidence he needs, he told FIFA.com.
Kudus, 25, began his Tottenham Hotspur career with promising performances that drew attention across Europe.
However, his rise was interrupted by a serious thigh/hamstring injury sustained against Sunderland on January 4, 2026. The setback kept him sidelined, raising concerns about his ability to return to peak form.
The former West Ham midfielder is reportedly back in training and could return to the Spurs squad this weekend or the following one.
