Mohammed Kudus has never been shy about ambition, but his declaration ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League clash with Slavia Prague felt like a line drawn firmly in the sand. Spurs, still searching for rhythm in an erratic domestic campaign, have leaned heavily on the Ghanaian’s creativity since his £55m arrival from West Ham — and Kudus has now made his expectations clear.
Asked what he feels he must achieve to prove he belongs at Tottenham, Kudus replied without hesitation:“Win a trophy with the club.”
For a side whose supporters have endured two decades of false dawns, the statement was striking. But for Kudus — who stepped into a squad reshaped after Son Heung-min’s departure — it reflects a belief that Tottenham must grow quickly under Thomas Frank if they are to match his own competitive instincts.
“There’s no time — you must perform immediately”
Kudus admitted he is still adjusting to the demands of life at Spurs, despite being one of the bright spots in an inconsistent season.
“I’m still getting used to everything. The demands are high — you’ve got to perform immediately. With the help of the staff and the players, I’ve been settling smoothly, but there’s still a lot more to do.” — Mohammed Kudus
He has scored just two goals in 20 matches but leads Spurs with six assists, illustrating both his creative influence and the responsibility placed on him with Maddison and Kulusevski still missing.
That responsibility was visible on Saturday. When Kudus lost the ball showboating against Brentford, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven tore into him — a moment he welcomed.
“It’s important to demand more from each other. There’s pressure to win every game at a big club like Tottenham.” — Kudus
Saturday’s 2–0 win, only Spurs’ second home league victory of the season, injected fresh momentum. The challenge now, Kudus says, is consistency.
England on the horizon: “We’ll definitely be ready”
The World Cup draw has delivered an early storyline: England vs Ghana.
Kudus embraced the matchup immediately.
“It’s good to have England in the group. We know the quality they have, but we’ll be up for it and ready.” — Kudus
For Ghana, Kudus has long been a talisman; for Spurs, he is fast becoming the emotional spark in an attack that often looks predictable without him.
Champions League path: Spurs can qualify tonight
Tottenham have been poor at home in the Premier League, but Europe has been a different story. Wins over Villarreal and Copenhagen leave them on course for qualification.
A victory tomorrow against Slavia Prague would put Spurs on 11 points, a total that historically sends clubs into at least the play-off round.
Thomas Frank wants to build momentum after ending a five-game winless run last weekend: “The first bit is to qualify for the play-off round.”
Slavia have scored in only one Champions League match this season. Spurs will expect to dominate — if they can maintain the fluency they finally rediscovered on Saturday.
Frank also confirmed Destiny Udogie will not return until January after his hamstring injury, while Brennan Johnson remains a doubt.
Mohammed Kudus — Tottenham Stats (2025/26 Season)
| Stat | Kudus |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 20 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 6 |
source: Transfermarkt — 8 December 2025
Kudus is becoming the emotional barometer of Frank’s Tottenham
Kudus’ numbers are modest, but his influence is substantial. Spurs under Frank have lacked a natural connector — a player who links the phases of attack, presses with intelligence and carries the ball with conviction. Kudus provides all three, and his presence has freed the system in ways not always visible in raw statistics.
It’s worth questioning whether Tottenham’s structure has enabled him to do so yet. His best football has come when surrounded by movement — not static build-up. As Spurs refine their attacking patterns and integrate returning players, Kudus’ output should rise naturally.
From my experience covering transitional squads, the player who embraces responsibility early becomes the cultural anchor. Kudus is landing in that space for Spurs. His ambition to win a trophy echoes the mindset Frank is trying to rebuild.
And when a player says publicly, “Judge me when I’ve delivered silverware,” that is not pressure — that is leadership.
Key Insights
- Kudus says he must “win a trophy” at Spurs to validate his signing.
- He leads Tottenham with six assists this season.
- High internal demands evident after Romero and Van de Ven confronted him vs Brentford.
- Kudus relishes facing England at the World Cup with Ghana.
- Tottenham can secure qualification tonight with a win over Slavia Prague.
- Udogie out until January; Johnson doubtful.
What’s Next?
Tottenham host Slavia Prague tomorrow aiming to secure knockout qualification and build on renewed confidence. Kudus is expected to start again — and as his adaptation accelerates, he increasingly shapes the identity Frank wants this Spurs team to embody.
👉 Spurs fans — is Kudus already one of your most important players under Frank?
1 Comment (last comment by JamesLove)
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By JamesLove 8 Dec 2025 16:58
Is he going to play untill he’s 60?
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