Tottenham get much-needed boost with key star to withdraw from national team and focus on Roberto De Zerbi’s strugglers

MOHAMMED KUDUS is set to withdraw from Ghana duty as he continues his long road back to full fitness. The Tottenham forward has been included in Ghana’s squad for their upcoming fixtures against Ivory Coast, Gambia and Morocco. Mohammed Kudus is only returning to full fitness after being out for seven months Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The Ghanaian has featured in the last four games even though he’s yet to start a league game Credit: Getty But SunSport understands that Kudus will not feature for his country this international break as he looks to continue his rehabilitation at Tottenham’s training ground in Enfield. Kudus is only just returning from a seven-month injury lay-off which saw him miss the World Cup. The Ghana international has, however, made appearances in Tottenham’s last four matches, including a start in the League Cup defeat to Liverpool. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The 26-year-old was handed his first Ghana call-up by boss Carlo Queiroz, but he is now expected to remain in North London rather than link up with the Black Stars. Kudus’ priority is to build up his fitness, strengthen his quads and gradually work his way back to his best rather than risk being pushed too quickly. The decision will come as music to the ears of Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi, who has endured a frustrating start to life in charge this season, with Spurs still searching for their first Premier League win after five games. De Zerbi and Kudus already have a connection dating back to the Italian’s time at Ajax, when he wanted to bring the Ghana star to the Premier League. A move was close to being agreed before West Ham intervened and hijacked the deal, offering more money and eventually taking Kudus to the London Stadium. Now the pair have been reunited in North London, with both having something to prove. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Under-fire Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi has to turn things around quickly and will be delighted Kudus has stayed behind in North London Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Kudus is determined to rediscover his form and fitness and force his way back into Tottenham’s starting XI. The competition for places has also increased following the arrivals of Savio and Omar Marmoush, who can both operate on the right side of the attack. Ghana are due to face Ivory Coast and Gambia in their Afcon qualifying campaign before taking on African champions Morocco in a friendly, but Kudus is expected to sit those matches out as he continues his Tottenham comeback. Comment now