Mohammed Kudus Is Injured, And It’s a Big Problem for Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur is fighting to avoid being sent down to a lower league. Their best attacker just got hurt again. Here’s what’s going on.
Who is Mohammed Kudus?
Mohammed Kudus is a 25-year-old winger who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the Ghana national team. A winger is a player who runs along the sides of the pitch and creates scoring chances. He is fast, skilful, and was one of the few Tottenham players actually performing well this season, before he got injured.
What Happened to Him?
Back in January 2026, Kudus hurt his hamstring (a muscle at the back of the thigh) during a match. At first, the club thought he’d be back in a few weeks. That didn’t happen.
Then, just when everyone was hoping he’d return, he hurt himself again, this time during a training session on his own. Scans showed the injury was serious enough to need surgery. He’s now expected to be out for about three more months.
That means he will almost certainly miss the rest of Tottenham’s season.
Why Does This Matter for Tottenham?
This is where things get serious.
Tottenham are currently 17th in the Premier League, that’s one place above the relegation zone. The relegation zone is the bottom three positions in the league. Teams that finish there get sent down to the Championship, which is the division below the Premier League.
They are only one point above West Ham, who are in 18th place. One point. That’s how close things are. And since January 1st, Tottenham have not won a single league game. Not one. Their 2026 record: 0 wins, 5 draws, 8 losses.
The club has already sacked two managers this season and just brought in a third, an Italian coach named Roberto De Zerbi, hoping he can save them.
Without Kudus creating chances and causing problems for defenders, Tottenham’s attack has looked completely lost.
What Are the Consequences of Relegation?
If Tottenham drops down to the Championship, it would be a disaster for the club, not just embarrassing, but expensive. They would lose hundreds of millions in TV money and commercial deals. Their best players would likely leave. It would take years to recover.
That’s why this injury matters so much. It’s not just one player missing. It could be the thing that tips the balance.
What About Ghana and the World Cup?
On top of the Tottenham situation, Kudus is now almost certainly going to miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ghana is in a group with England, Panama, and Croatia. Their first game is on June 17. But if Kudus needs surgery now and needs three months to recover, he simply won’t be fit in time.
For Kudus personally, this is heartbreaking. Playing at a World Cup is a dream for any footballer, and this injury may have taken that away, at least for this tournament.
What Happens Next?
Tottenham have seven games left this season, against teams like Brighton, Wolves, Aston Villa, Chelsea, and others.
De Zerbi, their new manager, has said he will stay at the club no matter what division they’re in next season, which shows he believes in the project. But belief alone won’t score goals.
The hard truth is this: Tottenham’s best creative player is out, their season is in crisis, and time is running out.
Whether they survive or get relegated, Kudus’s injury will be remembered as one of the key moments that defined this very difficult year for the club.
