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Home Soccer Surgery looms for Ghana star Kudus as injury woe…
Surgery looms for Ghana star Kudus as injury woes deepen
Soccer Apr 9, 2026 2 min read

Surgery looms for Ghana star Kudus as injury woes deepen

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The Black Stars midfielder faces a potential operation after his thigh injury recovery hits a major roadblock at Tottenham.

Mohammed Kudus is staring down the barrel of surgery as his recovery from a persistent thigh injury takes a worrying turn for the worse. The Ghana international's rehabilitation at Tottenham has hit a significant snag, with medical staff now considering surgical intervention to resolve the ongoing issue that has kept him sidelined.

The setback comes at a crucial time for both club and country, with Spurs fighting for European qualification and Ghana preparing for upcoming international fixtures. Kudus had been making steady progress in his return to fitness, but recent assessments have revealed complications that conservative treatment hasn't been able to address effectively.

For Ghana's Black Stars, losing their creative spark for an extended period would be a massive blow. The versatile midfielder has been instrumental in the national team's recent campaigns, bringing pace, skill, and goal threat from multiple positions across the attacking third.

The timing couldn't be worse for the 23-year-old, who has been working tirelessly to establish himself as a key player in Antonio Conte's system. African stars have increasingly become central figures at top Premier League clubs, and Kudus was expected to continue that trend before this injury derailed his momentum. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether surgery is unavoidable and what timeline fans can expect for his return to action.

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