Ghana's Mohammed Kudus faces a fight for his Tottenham place as Egypt's Omar Marmoush pushes for a bigger role before the Coventry clash.
Mohammed Kudus has a fight on his hands at Tottenham. The Ghana star's place in the starting XI is under threat, with Egypt's Omar Marmoush reportedly pushing for a bigger role as Spurs prepare to host Coventry City on Monday, October 19.
The spotlight on Kudus follows Tottenham's 1-1 draw with Manchester United, where the 26-year-old had a difficult afternoon in the one-on-one battles. He reportedly completed only two of his seven dribble attempts and lost eight of his 12 duels, numbers that have fueled questions about his impact when games get physical.
That said, Kudus remains one of Spurs' most dangerous attacking weapons. His strength has always been picking up the ball, running at defenders and creating chances in the final third. But with Roberto De Zerbi's squad packed with competition, flashes of quality may no longer be enough. The Black Stars man needs more end product, and he needs it consistently.
Marmoush, meanwhile, is ready to take advantage of any opening. With both sides desperate for three points at home, De Zerbi's team selection against Coventry will be one to watch, and it could say a lot about where the pecking order stands between two of the continent's best attacking talents.
