West Ham manager, David Moyes, has said that the Premier League side will miss Ghanaian midfielder, Mohammed Kudus, when he leaves the club to represent the Black Stars at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast next month.
The 23-year-old, who has nine goals in 15 appearances this season, has become an integral part of the Hammers despite only joining the Premier League club this summer from Dutch giants, Ajax.
According to BEIN Sport, Moyes admitted Kudus’ upcoming absence would be a huge blow to the ambitions of West Ham, who are pushing to seal European qualification this season.
“It is a huge blow (to lose him) because he scores goals and makes goals. We’re going to have to find other ways. I have to say, we will hugely miss him,” Moyes said.
Kudus, who is set to lead the Black Stars attack in Ivory Coast from January 14 to February 11, could miss up to nine matches for West Ham depending on how far Ghana progresses in the tournament.
Meanwhile, West Ham fans have hailed Kudus as ‘the signing of the season’ following the 23-year-old forward’s impressive performances for the Premier League club.
The Ghanaian made his eighth Premier League start of the season for the Hammers against Wolves on Sunday and found the back of the net twice to help Moyes’ team to a comfortable 3-0 victory.
West Ham beat off competition from Chelsea and Brighton and Hove Albion to sign Kudus, completing a £38m deal for the Ghanaian, who has since become a fan favourite for the Londoners.
Kudus who has made 30 appearances for Ghana and has scored nine goals claimed the 2023 Ghana Footballer of the Year award in June.
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