The news that Ghana fans feared most has arrived. As of Friday, April 10, 2026, Tottenham Hotspur have officially confirmed that Mohammed Kudus has suffered a major setback in his recovery from a long-term quad injury—and it could have devastating consequences for club and country.
Kudus, who has been sidelined since January, was on the verge of a return to the pitch. However, after feeling discomfort during team training this week, scans have revealed the worst-case scenario.
1. The Injury Report: A Brutal Blow
The Relapse: Kudus had recently returned to full team training under new Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi. However, the club confirmed on Thursday that he has suffered a "significant setback" in the same quad muscle he injured against Sunderland on January 4.
Surgery Looming: Further specialist assessments are scheduled, with surgery now a high probability. If he goes under the knife, his recovery timeline will be pushed back by at least three months.
Season Over: This latest development effectively ends Kudus’s domestic season. He will miss Spurs’ final seven Premier League games as they fight to avoid relegation.
2. The World Cup Nightmare
The timing couldn't be worse for the Black Stars. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in June, Kudus is now in a race against time that he is currently losing.
Group L Stakes: Ghana has been drawn into a "Group of Death" alongside England, Croatia, and Panama. The campaign begins on June 17 in Toronto against Panama—a date that now feels impossibly close for the Starboy.
Missing Friendlies: He is already ruled out of Ghana’s crucial pre-World Cup warm-up matches against Mexico and Wales in May.
The "Kudus Factor": As Ghana’s creative engine, his potential absence leaves a massive void in an attack that relies heavily on his flair and game-breaking ability.
3. Tottenham’s Relegation Fight
For Tottenham, the loss of their £55m summer signing is a catastrophe. Despite his injury struggles, Kudus remains the club's leader in assists this season.
De Zerbi’s Headache: The new manager was reportedly planning to build his survival strategy around Kudus’s return. Now, he must navigate the final stretch of the season without his most dynamic playmaker.
The Standings: Spurs currently sit 17th, just one point above the drop zone. Without Kudus, the pressure on the rest of the squad to find goals has doubled.