Fans are saying the same thing about Mohammed Kudus after seeing West Ham team photo but don’t be mistaken.
West Ham are gearing up for their second Europa League group game away at Freiburg.
But between Saturday’s Premier League victory over Sheffield United and the trip to Germany, the Hammers gathered together for the annual team photo.
West Ham’s squad have been proudly pictured in front of the club’s first major trophy in over four decades.
The Europa Conference League trophy sits front and centre of the Hammers picture.
But it was a player West Ham fans are desperate to see featured front and centre in their team who caught the eye.
Supporters are desperate to see exciting £38m summer signing Mohammed Kudus become a regular starter.
David Moyes – as he tends to do with most signings from abroad – has been drip-feeding Kudus into life at West Ham.
One minute at Luton was followed by cameos from the bench in defeats to Man City and Liverpool.
Kudus started in Europa League and Carabao Cup victories over TSC Backa Topola and Lincoln.
He scored twice in Europe before dazzling against the League One side and was described as the ‘best player on the pitch by some distance’ by 5 Live Extra commentators.
Fans are saying the same thing about Mohammed Kudus after seeing West Ham team photo but don’t be mistaken
West Ham fans have been calling for Moyes to bring Kudus into the starting XI where it matters most – the Premier League.
Some fear the Ghana star boy may soon grow fed up of his lack of game time. Indeed many believe he may have already reached that stage.
Fans are saying the same thing about Kudus after seeing the West Ham team photo but don’t be mistaken.
When West Ham posted the squad picture on social media, many fans noted that Kudus looks miserable.
His serious expression is in stark contrast to that of Kurt ‘Happy’ Zouma who is wearing his famous wide smile.
Kudus is serious about his football
Supporters should not be mistaken, though.
Kudus is not miserable or fed up.
But he is very serious about his football and career and is in a hurry to get to the very top of the game.
Dutch legend Marco van Basten has already told Manchester United they signed the wrong player from Ajax when bringing Antony to Old Trafford instead of West Ham’s new man.
Kudus believes in his ability and had a famous run-in with Neymar during Ghana’s friendly against Brazil earlier this year.
After the game Kudus insisted Neymar was not better than him only more decorated.
His next words were ominous and showed his fierce desire to get to the top.
Proud Ghana star boy is laser focused on fulfilling his potential
Just months after uttering those words he has moved to the Premier League with West Ham on his journey.
“He (Neymar) was defending his country and I was defending mine,” Kudus told The Guardian.
“I wasn’t about to let him push me around. What makes him better, for now, is that he has achieved a lot.
“I’ll get there soon.”
So West Ham fans should not be concerned Kudus is unhappy in any way.
But they should instead know that he is deadly serious about his football and being a success.
Let’s hope he shows that when West Ham take on the tough assignment of Freiburg without fans on Thursday evening.
And any West Ham fans doubting how good Kudus is just take one look at Ajax.
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