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Mohammed Kudus injury recovery and Ghana squad impact

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Ghanaian attacker Mohammed Kudus has begun his return to action for Tottenham Hotspur following a long-term quadriceps injury sustained in January. After undergoing surgery that prevented his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Kudus progressed through individual training in August. Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi initially noted that Kudus was “almost ready” but emphasized a cautious reintegration process. This transition culminated in Kudus making his first start for the club since his injury during a 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Liverpool, where he played 75 minutes. Despite his return to club football, Kudus has withdrawn from the Ghana national team squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying ~~matches.~~ matches to focus on his physical recovery. Head coach Carlos Queiroz is facing significant squad disruptions as ~~Kudus remains~~ Kudus, Antoine Semenyo, and Thomas Partey remain unavailable for upcoming fixtures against Côte d’Ivoire and The Gambia, as well as an October friendly against Morocco. To address ~~medical uncertainties and injury concerns,~~ these absences, Queiroz has called up nine additional ~~players. Key additions include defenders~~ players, including Rockson Yeboah, Jonas Adjetey, Alidu Seidu, Ebenezer Annan, ~~and Rockson Yeboah, alongside midfielder~~ Rahim ~~Ibrahim and attacking options such as~~ Ibrahim, Brandon ~~Thomas-Asante and~~ Thomas-Asante, Mohammed ~~Fuseini.~~ Fuseini, Benjamin Tetteh, and Felix Afena-Gyan. Further complicating ~~the Black Stars'~~ preparations, defender Nathaniel Adjei has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury, and Prince Adu Kwabena is expected to miss fixtures due to a head injury. ~~Additionally, Thomas Partey is sidelined with hamstring issues.~~ Queiroz has emphasized that his selection criteria prioritize players who are in competitive action and physically prepared as the team begins its qualifying campaign in Bouaké before returning to Accra. He noted that the current cycle is a step toward building a squad capable of competing in the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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