2027 AFCONQ: Tottenham boss De Zerbi casts doubt on Mohammed Kudus’ Ghana return
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi says Mohammed Kudus is still “not in the best condition”, casting fresh doubt over the midfielder’s availability for Ghana’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 25-year-old has made three substitute appearances since returning from a long-term injury that had kept him out since January 2026, but […]
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has expressed concern over the fitness of midfielder Mohammed Kudus, suggesting he is still not in peak condition. This has raised doubts about Kudus' availability for Ghana's upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The 25-year-old has made only three substitute appearances since recovering from a long-term injury that had sidelined him since January 2026.
Kudus returned to action recently, playing as a substitute for Newcastle United, and has also appeared off the bench for Nottingham Forest and Everton. De Zerbi, speaking ahead of Tottenham's Carabao Cup match against Liverpool, placed Kudus alongside Mateus Fernandez and Connor Gallagher as players who are not yet at their best physically.
He further indicated that Kudus could potentially operate more offensively once he is fully fit, stating that the midfielder can play as number ten. Kudus has missed Ghana's entire 2026 FIFA World Cup squad due to injury, and his return was anticipated for the Black Stars' opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Côte d'Ivoire and The Gambia.
However, De Zerbi's latest comments have introduced uncertainty regarding whether Kudus will be fit for selection when Carlos Queiroz assembles his squad.
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