‘Physically better’ Kudus can start against Liverpool – De Zerbi
Kudus is yet to start a game for Tottenham since returning from a long-term injury which kept him out of the Black Stars' campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is confident that Mohammed Kudus is physically fit enough to start in their upcoming match against Liverpool. Kudus, a Ghanaian midfielder, has been sidelined since returning from a lengthy injury that kept him away during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Since the beginning of the 2026/27 season, Kudus has only played three substitute roles, with De Zerbi carefully reintroducing him into the lineup.
Despite this, De Zerbi believes Kudus is in good shape to lead the team in Tuesday night's EFL Cup encounter against Liverpool. "Kudus can start because, in terms of his physical condition, he's better," De Zerbi commented, indicating that James Maddison remains unavailable. The manager highlighted that Kudus can take on the role of a number 10, focusing on more offensive play, aiming to maximize the potential of the players in the starting eleven.
Tottenham has had a challenging season so far, securing only one victory from their five matches, which came in the EFL Cup Second Round against Charlton.
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