Mohammed Kudus can be Roberto De Zerbi's solution to the James Maddison problem
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to integrate Mohammed Kudus back into the squad following a long-term injury. The article discusses potential tactical shifts under manager Roberto De Zerbi, including the possible signing of Cody Gakpo.
Why it matters
Tactical analysis of Premier League team management and transfer strategy provides insight into how clubs adapt to player injuries and squad depth.
Tottenham Hotspur are waiting for Mohammed Kudus to take the field again after a prolonged injury course from a muscular issue during the 2025/26 season. Spurs missed Kudus badly last year, as he was the team's best player before his injury. And when the Ghanaian international went down, Spurs fully descended into the abyss of the Premier League relegation battle.
Competition for spots on the wings is about to get more stiff. If Roberto De Zerbi gets his last big wish of the summer transfer window, Spurs will sign Cody Gakpo from Liverpool after the Reds secured a blockbuster deal of their own for PSG superstar Bradley Barcola. That would make Gakpo the starter on the left wing, new signing Omar Marmoush the starter in the middle with Dominic Solanke as his main backup, and then Savio would shift over to the right wing to compete with Kudus.
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