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Kudus Faces Surgery Setback, Threatening Tottenham's Survival

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham Hotspur winger, may require surgery and has suffered a setback, jeopardizing season and World Cup participation.
He joined Tottenham for £55 million and has been sidelined since January with a quad injury, nearing a return.
The club's manager, Roberto De Zerbi, faces limited options as Tottenham fights to avoid relegation.
Tottenham is missing Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison and has not won a league match since December.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur's 2008–09 season began with turmoil, finishing 11th in the Premier League after a poor start under manager Juande Ramos, who was replaced by Harry Redknapp. The club spent £30 million on players like Luka Modric but struggled with injuries. Today, similar challenges, including Mohammed Kudus's potential surgery, threaten Tottenham's stability and recruitment strategies, echoing past difficulties.

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Story summary

Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham Hotspur winger, may require surgery and has suffered a setback, jeopardizing season and World Cup participation.
He joined Tottenham for £55 million and has been sidelined since January with a quad injury, nearing a return.
The club's manager, Roberto De Zerbi, faces limited options as Tottenham fights to avoid relegation.
Tottenham is missing Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison and has not won a league match since December.

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