Tottenham’s recent win has lifted spirits across the fanbase, but it is the emergence of one player in particular that has caught the attention of club legend Jermain Defoe.
Tottenham Hotspur ended their run of consecutive draws in the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win over newly promoted Leeds United at Elland Road.
That victory has restored the feel-good factor around the club, who head into the international break buoyed by a much-needed result and currently sit third in the Premier League table.
Spurs remain unbeaten in seven matches since suffering defeat against Bournemouth at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and one player in particular has been earning high praise from former striker Jermain Defoe.
Jermain Defoe praises Tottenham star Mohammed Kudus
Jermain Defoe has admitted that he is now a ‘massive’ fan of Mohammed Kudus following the Ghana international’s standout performance against Leeds, where he grabbed his first-ever goal for Tottenham in a competitive match.
Speaking on Premier League Live, Defoe discussed his admiration for the 25-year-old and highlighted just how influential he has become within this Tottenham side.
He said: “Oh, massive. I just felt like everything he did today, he was probably the main man. Every time his teammates got it, he was the one they looked at to try and create something.
“Deserved the goal, he works hard for the team, he did his work back, but every time he lands on it, you just feel something is going to happen. Technically, he is just so good and took his goal really well.”
Mohammed Kudus makes Spurs history
Kudus spoke about his recent strike for Tottenham, stating that he hopes it will be the first of many more to come. The midfielder also entered the club’s record books by becoming the first Ghanaian player ever to score for Spurs.
Defoe also weighed in on another player’s performance, claiming that Xavi Simons delivered his best display yet for Tottenham after being deployed in his preferred number ten role.
“They created a few more chances, I just felt like at the top end of the pitch when you have got players you do not need to coach, probably just let them go and play free,” added Defoe.
“I think Xavi Simons had his best performance for Tottenham, where he could just roam and pick up those little pockets, receive it on the half turn, and players in and around have to try to make runs. I just thought he was fantastic.”