Mohammed Kudus marked a key milestone in his Tottenham career with a decisive strike against Leeds United, and it might just be the spark that ignites his form for the rest of the campaign.
Mohammed Kudus opened his Tottenham account with a well-taken goal against Leeds United on Saturday, a composed finish that proved to be the match-winner.
The Ghana international has already shown why he was such a clever addition to this Tottenham side, having impressed in several cameos this season where his flair, dribbling, and tenacity have all stood out.
Kudus will now be hoping that with his first goal out of the way, more of a similar fashion will follow as he continues to settle into life under Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur.
Mohammed Kudus reacts to his first Tottenham goal
Speaking to Tottenham’s official channels after the match, Mohammed Kudus took a moment to reflect on his goal and how it could pave the way for more in the coming weeks.
“It feels really good to score,” he said. “It is something I have been working on for the past months. It feels really good to score my first goal. It has opened doors for more to come.”
Mohammed Kudus was then asked about how he reacted quickest to Gudmundsson’s touch before slotting home for Tottenham. “Yes, sometimes it is not just about winning the first pass, it is the reaction to the second ball.
“When I went inside, I thought the short corner shot to the near post is something I have been practising. I am glad that it went in.
“Today’s game was less about tactics, it was about determination and who wanted it more. They were running, they were fighting for every ball and we knew that we needed to match that intensity. That is what the game was about. I think everyone stepped up for us to get the win.”
Kudus ends run of disappointing draws for Spurs
Mohammed Kudus’ match-winning strike ensured that Tottenham ended their run of consecutive league draws, having been held to just one point from fixtures against Wolves and Brighton.
The goal also brought an end to Spurs’ unwanted record of not winning any match directly after an international break since 2023, while keeping the Lilywhites firmly inside the Premier League’s top four.
Thomas Frank will be particularly pleased with his summer recruit, who made the move to Tottenham to work under the Dane and has already started to justify the faith placed in him.