Tottenham Hotspur have been hit with a devastating injury blow as head coach Thomas Frank confirmed that star winger Mohammed Kudus is set for a prolonged absence due to a serious quadriceps tendon injury.
The Ghana international, who arrived from West Ham in a £55 million transfer last summer, suffered the setback early in Spurs’ 1-1 Premier League draw against Sunderland, lasting just 19 minutes before being substituted while clutching his left thigh.
Frank revealed in a recent press conference that scans confirmed the damage is significant, stating: “Kudus is a big injury to the tendon in the quad. That is one where we expect him back after the March international break.”
This timeline means the 25-year-old could be sidelined until early April, missing a vital stretch of the season as Tottenham, currently languishing in mid-table, push for improvement under Frank.
Kudus has been a revelation since his arrival, delivering explosive pace, creativity, and direct goal contributions from the right flank, making his absence a major concern amid an already thin attacking lineup—exacerbated by the recent sale of Brennan Johnson to Crystal Palace and ongoing issues with other forwards.
The injury also carries implications for Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, who successfully qualified for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup by topping their CAF group with an impressive campaign, including a decisive goal from Kudus himself in their final qualifier against Comoros.
Drawn into a challenging Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama following the tournament draw in December 2025, Ghana will begin their finals campaign on June 17 against Panama.
The March international break typically involves friendlies or preparatory matches for qualified teams like Ghana, as the CAF qualifiers concluded last year.
Kudus’ expected return shortly after that window means he should be available for the World Cup buildup and the tournament itself in June-July 2026, providing a boost for Otto Addo’s side as they aim to progress beyond the group stage for the first time since 2010.
In the meantime, Frank may need to dip into the January transfer market for reinforcements, with Spurs already linked to several attacking options to cover the void left by one of their key summer signings. Fans will hope Kudus’ recovery progresses smoothly to avoid any lasting impact on both club and country ambitions.