The return of Mohammed Kudus to the London Stadium, this time donning the white jersey of Tottenham Hotspur, holds significant importance for Max Kilman, the center-back of West Ham United.
Tottenham’s £54.5 million summer acquisition, Kudus is the first player since Scott Parker in 2011 to switch sides from West Ham to their north London rivals. While Thomas Frank anticipates a hostile reception for the Ghanaian midfielder, Graham Potter remains focused on the present and refuses to dwell on the past.
Although the possibility of Kudus leading Spurs to victory at the London Stadium may make West Ham supporters uneasy, Max Kilman expresses confidence in his team’s defensive capabilities. Drawing inspiration from the impressive performance of Kyle Walker-Peters and Malick Diouf against Nottingham Forest before the international break, Kilman believes they can contain Kudus and Tottenham’s attacking threat.
With Kudus likely to start on the right side under Frank’s instructions to play freely, Kilman remains optimistic about the defensive skills of Diouf and Walker-Peters. He acknowledges Kudus as a talented player and recognizes the need for a tough defensive challenge against him. Kilman praises the new full-back duo for their adaptation to the Premier League and insists on their readiness to face the threat posed by Kudus.
Reflecting on Tottenham’s progress under Frank, Kilman acknowledges the team’s defensive improvements and strengthened squad. He anticipates a challenging game against a more controlled Spurs side compared to their past under Ange Postecoglou but maintains confidence in West Ham’s abilities to secure a positive outcome. With a focus on continuous improvement, Kilman looks forward to the match and backs his team to come out on top.
