Richarlison Hails Mohammed Kudus After Tottenham's Premier League Win Over Burnley
- Mohammed Kudus wasted no time in laying down a marker in his first Premier League match for Tottenham Hotspur
- Thomas Frank guided his team to a commanding victory on EPL opening day after losing this year's UEFA Super Cup in Udine
- Richarlison was full of superlatives for Ghana international Kudus, who is tipped to reach greater levels at Spurs
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Richarlison playfully suggested that new Tottenham teammate Mohammed Kudus might actually be Brazilian after they linked up for two goals in Spurs' 3-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday, August 16.
Thomas Frank celebrated a successful Premier League managerial debut after his team lost the 2025 UEFA Super Cup to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 in 90 minutes.
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Richarlison praises Mohammed Kudus
The Brazilian was full of praise for new teammate Kudus following Tottenham Hotspur’s flawless start to the Premier League season.
According to Flashscore, Kudus set up both of the Brazilian’s goals in Spurs’ 3-0 win against Burnley, as the team built on their strong performance in the UEFA Super Cup despite the defeat, delivering a dominant first domestic game under Frank, which was sealed by Brennan Johnson’s strike in the 66th minute.
Richarlison’s second goal, an audacious overhead kick that beat Burnley debutant Martin Dubravka, grabbed the spotlight after he connected with Kudus’ cross from the right in the first half.
Kudus delivered an almost identical assist from his position on the right of Tottenham’s front three, alongside Richarlison and left-winger Johnson. His pass was slightly behind Richarlison, requiring the Brazilian to produce an acrobatic finish to convert.
After the match, as covered by TNT Sports, Richarlison expressed great admiration for Kudus, praising his hard work and suggesting he could easily be mistaken for a Brazilian given his style of play.
Kudus, in turn, reflected on the quality of the finish, admitting his cross wasn’t perfect but highlighting his role in setting up strikers.
He also shared that one of the key reasons for joining Tottenham was to play in a position where he could entertain the fans, emphasizing the importance of timing and team success, which was underscored by their win and the enjoyable performance.
Spurs' fans react to Kudus' assists
"Kudus is making this look effortless! Two assists in his first full game, and both were inch-perfect. Richarlison’s brace? Pure magic, thanks to this guy!.''
"Kudus is the Brazilian we didn’t know we needed! Those assists to Richarlison were chef’s kiss. Honestly, this partnership is going to light up the Premier League.
"Can we talk about how Kudus made those assists look so easy? He’s got vision and technique that’s on another level! Richarlison’s brace is a masterpiece, all thanks to his brilliant delivery!
"Kudus is a revelation! I can already see him becoming a fan favorite. Those two assists to Richarlison were pure class. This is what we've been missing in our attack.''
Kudus vs. Nuno Mendes
As reported by YEN.com.gh, Mohammed Kudus delivered an outstanding performance in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup, firmly outshining Paris Saint-Germain’s Nuno Mendes.
The Ghanaian midfielder was a constant threat, using his exceptional skill, pace, and strength to dominate the game. Kudus repeatedly outpaced and overpowered Mendes in one-on-one encounters, proving his ability to handle tough challenges and solidifying his reputation as one of football's brightest emerging stars.
Source: YEN.com.gh
