French Media Share Honest Verdict on Mohammed Kudus After PSG Performance
- The French media have given their verdict on Mohammed Kudus after Tottenham lost the Super Cup final to PSG
- Spurs squandered a 2-0 lead after Kudus was subbed off, conceding late to PSG before falling in a dramatic penalty shootout
- The loss also denied the 25-year-old the chance to match a milestone Thomas Partey has held since 2018
Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now!
Mohammed Kudus made his competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup showdown against Paris Saint-Germain.
The Ghanaian midfielder, who arrived from West Ham United for £55 million earlier this summer, has generated huge excitement among Spurs fans.
Source: Getty Images
After impressing in pre-season, manager Thomas Frank handed him a starting role against the European champions on Wednesday night.
The Black Stars playmaker featured for 80 minutes, delivering a performance that has since caught the attention of the French press.
French media react to Kudus’ display against PSG
Per Al Jazeera, Tottenham endured a gut-wrenching defeat in Udine as Paris Saint-Germain snatched victory in the UEFA Super Cup.
The North London side dominated for much of the contest, taking a well-earned 2-0 lead by the 70th minute. Thomas Frank looked set to claim silverware in his first competitive match in charge, but PSG struck twice in the final nine minutes to force a penalty shootout.
The French champions then edged it 4-3 after Micky van de Ven and Mathys Tel missed from the spot.
While the loss was a bitter blow for Spurs fans, there were bright spots to take from the performance, chief among them being Mohammed Kudus.
The Ghanaian impressed during his time on the pitch, earning plaudits from French media for his contribution.
Foot Mercato handed Kudus a 7/10 rating, the highest for any Spurs player, praising his physical presence against PSG’s midfield and defence. They wrote:
“The Ghanaian international showcased his physical strength to trouble PSG’s midfield and defence, engaging in a thrilling battle with Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes.
Kudus made several driving runs with the ball to push his team forward, displaying excellent link-up play with Richarlison, for whom he created England’s first clear chance of the match.”
Maxifoot rated Kudus 6.5 out of 10 and remarked:
“What a burst of energy! Tottenham’s summer signing put in the work, pressing and defending deep enough, but also offering solutions in attacking phases.”
Ouest-France’s Made in Foot gave Kudus a 7/10 rating – again, no other Spurs player was rated higher.
Meanwhile, former Viasat 1 sports journalist Hussein Hassan has praised Mohammed Kudus for his outstanding display against Paris Saint-Germain, describing it as one of the finest individual performances he has witnessed from a Ghanaian player in a high-profile European clash.
“That was one of the best individual performances I’ve seen from a Ghanaian player against a top European side in such a competitive match,” he told YEN.com.gh.
However, Hassan admitted he was left disappointed by Tottenham’s collapse after leading 2-0 until the final ten minutes.
“It was painful to see them throw away such a strong advantage. Kudus gave everything, but football is about results, and in the end Spurs could not finish the job,” he added.
Mohammed Kudus’ stats vs PSG
Mohammed Kudus delivered an eye-catching display for Tottenham against Paris Saint-Germain.
Lining up alongside Richarlison in attack, the 25-year-old frequently drifted to the right flank, where he used his strength to consistently get the better of Nuno Mendes.
Source: Getty Images
Kudus also showcased his precision, completing all four of his crosses to teammates for a perfect 100 per cent success rate.
He also left PSG’s Nuno Mendes struggling to cope with the attacking dynamo’s flair.
While the result didn’t go Spurs’ way, his performance was a standout positive ahead of the new season.
French press hails Kudus's raw power
French outlets couldn’t stop raving about Kudus’s energy, physical presence, and fearless style of play.
Foot Mercato awarded him a 7/10 rating, not only the top score for any Spurs player that night, but also praised the way he bulldozed his way through PSG’s midfield and defence, particularly in his fierce battle with Nuno Mendes.
His dynamic runs, clever positioning, and sharp link-ups with Richarlison injected real life into Tottenham’s attacking rhythm. Maxifoot echoed the praise with a 6.5/10, highlighting his relentless pressing, defensive work rate, and ability to offer solutions in the final third.
Even in defeat, his performance stood out as a glimpse of the impact he could have for Spurs this season, leaving both French journalists and fans excited to see more of him in the Premier League.
Kudus misses out on Partey record
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kudus missed out on matching a long-standing milestone set by Thomas Partey after Tottenham lost in the UEFA Super Cup.
The Ghanaian midfielder featured for 80 minutes as the Lilywhites threw away a 2-0 lead to lose to PSG in the season-opening European trophy
Proofreading by Omoleye Omoruyi, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
