West Ham United’s attacking midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, will miss the upcoming international matches for Ghana’s national team, the Black Stars, due to a shoulder injury. The 23-year-old was initially included in Otto Addo’s 26-man squad for friendly fixtures against Nigeria and Uganda, set to take place in Marrakesh.
Kudus’ withdrawal comes as a setback for both the player and the national team, as he was expected to play a key role in the matches against Nigeria and Uganda. His absence will undoubtedly leave a void in the squad, as Kudus is known for his skillful playmaking abilities and goal-scoring prowess.
In a statement released by West Ham United, it was revealed that Kudus is one of eight players from the club who were called up for international duty. Alongside Kudus, Michail Antonio has also withdrawn from the Jamaica squad, further reducing West Ham’s representation at the international level.
“A total of eight West Ham United players could feature for their senior national sides ahead of the Club’s Premier League return away at Newcastle United on Saturday 30 March. Michail Antonio and Mohammed Kudus have withdrawn from the Jamaica and Ghana squads respectively, having been called up by their countries earlier this month,” the club statement said.
Kudus’ injury adds to the list of absentees for the Black Stars, with FC Lorient’s Nathaniel Adjei and Auxerre’s Elisha Owusu also pulling out of their respective squads due to injuries. The depleted squad will have to regroup and adapt to the absence of key players as they prepare for their upcoming friendly matches against Nigeria and Uganda.
The Black Stars are currently in Morocco, undergoing preparations for the matches scheduled to take place on March 22 and March 26, respectively, at the Stade de Marrakesh. Despite the setback of Kudus’ injury, the team remains focused on putting up a competitive performance against their opponents.
As for West Ham United, they will be hoping for a swift recovery for Kudus as they prepare for their Premier League return away at Newcastle United on March 30.
