Ghana forward Mohammed Kudus has experienced a setback in his recovery from a serious quadriceps injury, prompting Tottenham Hotspur to confirm that surgery is now a possible next step in his treatment.
Kudus has been unavailable since sustaining the injury in a Premier League match against Sunderland in January. Initial medical assessments indicated a likely return to full training during the March international window, creating expectations that he would contribute during Tottenham’s end-of-season fixtures.
These expectations have been disrupted. According to an official club statement, Kudus broke down shortly after resuming team training. He will now undergo further specialist evaluation to determine the appropriate course of action, including whether surgical intervention is required.
This development affects new head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s short-term planning. Kudus had been projected as a key attacking option for the final phase of the campaign. His availability for Tottenham’s remaining seven league matches is now uncertain, reducing the team’s depth in forward positions at a decisive point in the season.
Signed for £55 million in July, Kudus had established himself as a regular contributor. He has made 26 appearances in all competitions for Tottenham and had started nine consecutive matches prior to the initial injury, indicating a stable role in the squad before his absence.
The situation also has implications for the Ghana national team. With a World Cup in the United States scheduled for this summer, Kudus is considered one of Ghana’s primary attacking assets. If surgery is required, the associated rehabilitation period could significantly reduce or eliminate his availability for the tournament.
In the short term, medical specialists will determine whether non-surgical management can enable Kudus to return before the end of the season, or whether an operation is necessary. The outcome will directly influence Tottenham’s attacking options for the run-in and Ghana’s squad planning for the World Cup.
