Tottenham Hotspur secured a much-needed victory against Leeds United, and one player in particular caught the eye of Wayne Rooney. The Premier League encounter saw Tottenham triumph, with Mohammed Kudus delivering a standout performance. Rooney believes that Kudus is on the verge of a significant breakthrough at the club. His contributions have already made a big impact.
Wayne Rooney impressed by Mohammed Kudus
Speaking after the game, Wayne Rooney highlighted Mohammed Kudus, expressing his admiration for the player’s impact and predicting a bright future for him at Tottenham Hotspur. Peter Crouch also praised Kudus’ performance against Leeds, noting his goal and assist.
Kudus’ goal involved latching onto a pass from Pedro Porro, cutting inside, and finding the bottom corner from outside the penalty area. Rooney told BBC MOTD that Kudus has been a breath of fresh air. He also mentioned Kudus’ impressive stats, including duels won, successful dribbles, shots, and touches in the opposition box.
He said:
“I think he’s been a breath of fresh air, you look at the stats from the game, he’s first in everything, duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the opposition box, sprints and he’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season.
“He’s got four assists this season, joint first in the Premier League; he’s by far had the most successful dribbles in the league. So, all that was missing was the goal. I think that goal today will push him on that next step. He’s been a real top signing.”
Kudus stats against Leeds United
Rooney noted that Mohammed Kudus has had a real impact for Tottenham this season. He currently has four Premier League assists this season, tying for first in the league. Moreover, Kudus has completed the most successful dribbles in the league. Rooney believes that his first goal for the club will propel him to the next level and considers him a top signing.
Against Leeds, Mohammed Kudus won ten duels, completed six successful dribbles, had three shots, four touches in Leeds’ box, and made 20 sprints.
Alan Shearer praises Tottenham Hotspur’s winger
Alan Shearer echoed Rooney’s sentiments, naming Mohammed Kudus as Tottenham’s ‘best player’ so far this season. Shearer stated that Kudus deserved his goal due to his excellent start to his Spurs career. After the match, the current manager showed his delight for Kudus’ first goal by celebrating with him.
Tottenham Hotspur now hopes that Mohammed Kudus can build on this performance and continue to make a significant impact at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. His contributions will be vital as they aim for a strong finish in the Premier League.
