West Ham United manager, David Moyes, has hailed the contributions of Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus as they gear up for their UEFA Europa League clash against Bayer Leverkusen.
Since joining from Ajax, the 23-year-old has seamlessly integrated into the Hammers squad, netting an impressive 13 goals across various competitions.
Expressing the significance of Kudus in the upcoming European fixture, Moyes emphasized his pivotal role not only for the match but throughout the entire season.
“Mohammed Kudus is not just important for this tie tomorrow, but he’s been important for us all season,” he said.
Moyes continued to laud Kudus’ adaptability, praising his smooth transition into English football and his influential presence on the team.
“He will be important for us going forward in the future as well. He’s a young boy who has only just come into the Premier League and he’s settled in incredibly well,” added the West Ham gaffer.
Moyes further attributed Kudus’ successful transition to his prior experiences in Denmark and the Netherlands, which have equipped him with valuable insights into different footballing cultures.
“It’s not easy to start well in the Premier League, and a lot of the players who come from overseas find it quite difficult, but I think Mo, though, because of the experience he’s had – in Denmark, the Netherlands and now the Premier League – it has given him a better coverage of different leagues,” he said.
As West Ham continues to benefit from Kudus’ contributions, Moyes expressed optimism about the midfielder’s future development, highlighting his promising trajectory at the club.
“We’re really enjoying the way he is playing for West Ham, I think he has a lot of development to come in the future and he’s settling in nicely here.”
