Kudus was among Tottenham’s most influential players during the first half of the season, particularly through his dribbling, chance creation and finishing. The report says his injury removed the side’s main outlet on the right, leaving the team short of both creativity and forward momentum.
His absence became more damaging when his recovery took longer than expected. An initial return target in March was missed, before a setback in April ruled him out for the remainder of the campaign.
The update is encouraging, but it remains a single-source injury report and does not provide a confirmed return date. Kudus’ full rehabilitation will therefore be more important than any rushed comeback, especially after the setback extended his absence.
The wider context makes his return central to Tottenham’s next rebuild. The report says the club finished 17th in the Premier League and escaped relegation after a difficult campaign, despite having won the Europa League the previous year. In that setting, restoring a proven ball-carrier could be as valuable as adding another attacker.
Kudus will also miss Ghana’s World Cup campaign, adding a personal disappointment to Tottenham’s sporting concerns. His recovery now has to be managed with the next club season in mind rather than an immediate return.
Tottenham’s next transfer window will reveal whether they plan to strengthen the right side or trust Kudus to reclaim that role. The next storyline is clear: whether the 2026-27 campaign begins with the winger fully fit and able to restore the attacking threat the team lost.