The alarming stat behind Mohammed Kudus that Tottenham fans shouldn’t ignore
Thomas Frank seems to have already bedded in his playstyle at Tottenham.
Tottenham sit third in the Premier League heading into the October international break, as Frank has left a good impression on fans already.
The Lilywhites have lost just once in all competitions this season, after Tottenham beat Leeds United 2-1 on Saturday.
Mohammed Kudus was on fire against Leeds, as he scored his first goal for Spurs and continues to impress.
However, one of Kudus‘ underlying stats currently dominates Europe’s top five leagues – it’s not a good thing either.
Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus is dispossessed more than anybody in Europe’s top five leagues
Spurs fans have been impressed with Kudus since he arrived from West Ham, as his goal against Leeds was important to get him off the mark.
The Ghanaian has also chipped in with assists for his side, but one stat emerging shows that he does need to improve to help Tottenham in the long run.
According to WhoScored, Mohammed Kudus has been dispossessed more than anyone else in Europe’s top five leagues this season – 21
Frank will be looking to replicate the same success with his Spurs attackers that he also had with his forwards at Brentford, with the likes of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa.
Although Kudus has made a positive start with Tottenham, there are other stats that prove he has room for improvement.
Thomas Frank should demand more from Kudus
Kudus holds the keys in this Tottenham side, with James Maddison still sidelined. There’s no surprise to see that Spurs fans already love him, as he’s someone who always looks to hurt the opposition.
It’s for that reason that Frank shouldn’t hold back with Kudus, as he should demand more from his winger after every game, despite how good he is.
| Games | Possession won in the final third per game | Scoring frequency | Accurate cross percentage | Big chances missed | Fouls per game |
| 7 | 0.4 | 620 min | 29% | 3 | 1.7 |
Tottenham’s wide man averages just 29 per cent accuracy when crossing for his side, as he will need to up his numbers sooner rather than later with Dominic Solanke returning.
Kudus still has areas of his game that he can definitely improve, but the signs seen so far are positive, and with Frank’s track record, the forward could soon be one of the best wingers in the world.
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