{"id":140388,"date":"2024-01-18T07:11:36","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T07:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/hughton-provides-mohammed-kudus-update-ahead-of-egypt-clash\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T07:11:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T07:11:36","slug":"hughton-provides-mohammed-kudus-update-ahead-of-egypt-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/18\/hughton-provides-mohammed-kudus-update-ahead-of-egypt-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"Hughton provides Mohammed Kudus update ahead of Egypt clash \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Black Stars\u00a0coach\u00a0Chris Hughton\u00a0has revealed that\u00a0Mohammed Kudus\u00a0would need to be assessed ahead of\u00a0Egypt\u2019s clash despite training with the team in the last few days.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0West Ham\u00a0United star is believed to be recovering well after sustaining an injury while on duty in the\u00a0Premier League\u00a0prompting the club to accompany him with a physiotherapist to the 2023\u00a0Africa\u00a0Cup of\u00a0Nations\u00a0(AFCON).<\/p>\n<p>The 23-year-old was absent in\u00a0Ghana\u2018s first game against Cape Verde resulting in a 2-1 defeat on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>While Kudus\u2019 absence was felt particularly in the attacking third of the Black Stars, hopes heightened to see his return to the team as he was spotted training diligently. However, there is still no assurance of his fitness as Hughton highlights the importance of not taking risks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will continue to assess Mohammed Kudus,\u201d Hughton said ahead of the team\u2019s game against Egypt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe has trained the last few days. We will assess him today and tomorrow and make a decision tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the crucial clash with the Pharaohs, the gaffer acknowledged the importance of improving upon their performance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur level has to be higher. On paper, we\u2019re playing a better side [Egypt].\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Ghana hope to turn things around against the record holders of the AFCON, Egypt will also be aiming at getting their first win having drawn with\u00a0Mozambique\u00a0in the first game.<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Stars\u00a0coach\u00a0Chris Hughton\u00a0has revealed that\u00a0Mohammed Kudus\u00a0would need to be assessed ahead of\u00a0Egypt\u2019s clash despite training with the team in the last few days. The\u00a0West Ham\u00a0United star is believed to be recovering well after sustaining an injury while on duty in the\u00a0Premier League\u00a0prompting the club to accompany him with a physiotherapist to the 2023\u00a0Africa\u00a0Cup of\u00a0Nations\u00a0(AFCON). 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