Mohammed Kudus set surprising new target amid £85m January transfer links Julen Lopetegui says doubling down on defensive work is the key to unlocking Mohammed Kudus’ best form.
Despite that absence the Ghanaian travels to Southampton this afternoon having completed more successful dribbles (42) than any other player in the top flight - and there has been fresh talk of a potential transfer to a Champions League side with Arsenal and Manchester City among those linked in recent weeks.
“It always happens, when you are focused on your defensive work, normally your attacking performance is going to be better because football is about being focused always and a collective game.
“We are happy with him but we are happy because I think this is the only way and he has to understand football is a collective game despite each player having his strengths and his way to understand football.
West Ham winger Kudus scored his first goal since mid-October against Brighton last weekend having served a five-game suspension for misconduct following a red card away to Tottenham.
