Michael Essien reveals exactly what Tottenham are missing after the latest injury blow to Ghana star Mohammed Kudus.

We will find out more about the team’s injury situation when Roberto De Zerbi takes his first press conference on Friday.

The expectation is that both Pape Sarr and Mathys Tel will be fit to face Sunderland despite pulling out of international duty with injuries.

Mohammed Kudus had been spotted in training, and some Spurs fans were dreaming of a major boost for Sunderland away, but the latest news reveals that Kudus has suffered a setback and may even need surgery.

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Michael Essien knows Mohammed Kudus well, with the Spurs man one of the biggest names to come out of the Accra-based Right to Dream Academy.

The Right to Dream Academy acquired Nordsjaelland back in 2015, and the Danish club has thus served as a pathway into Europe for many Ghanaian talents.

Kudus also first made his name at Nordsjaelland after joining the club as a teenager before making the switch to Ajax in 2022.

Michael Essien has been Nordsjaelland’s assistant since 2020, and although his path did not cross with Kudus’ at the club, he is a big fan of his compatriot.

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