West Ham fans were quick to criticise Mohammed Kudus for what they described as a “lazy” performance during their 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday (7 December).
Despite the Hammers’ impressive comeback in the second half, with goals from Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse sealing the win, Kudus struggled to make an impact.
The Ghanaian international, who has been a standout player since his £38 million summer transfer, failed to meet the high expectations set for him by supporters.
Although Kudus has scored nine goals and provided two assists in all competitions so far, his performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium left much to be desired.
He managed just one shot on target, completed only 12 passes, was caught offside twice, and lost possession 16 times—a far cry from the form that has endeared him to the London Stadium faithful.
Fans took to social media to express their disappointment, with many labelling his display as “lethargic.” One supporter called for Kudus to be more decisive in his passing, as his dribbling often resulted in him losing the ball.
While the result was a positive one for West Ham, Kudus will undoubtedly need to raise his game to keep pace with the demands of the Premier League.
One Hammer wanted Kudus to do some thinking about how often he got caught offside.
One supporter sought mercy for his “nasty” outing.