Liverpool manager, Arne Slot has heaped praise on Mohammed Kudus ahead of their Premier League showdown with West Ham United on Sunday.
The Reds, currently leading the league table, are set to face the Hammers at the London Olympic Stadium.
Kudus, who joined West Ham from Ajax last summer, has shown impressive form despite a challenging start to his second season. The 23-year-old has already found the back of the net three times.
In his pre-match press conference, Slot commended Kudus for his versatility and quality, describing him as a key player for West Ham.
“I think he’s a good player, that’s for sure,” Slot said. “Everybody sees this. He can play multiple positions. I think he played here for Ajax against Liverpool as a nine as well.”
Slot also highlighted Kudus’ ability to pose a significant threat and acknowledged West Ham’s squad depth, even amid injuries to key midfielders.
“He’s a big threat for them. They have many players. I think they have signed also many players during the summer, so even if three midfielders are out, I don’t think they have to play U21 players. They are still able to play players they brought in for many, many millions,” he remarked.
The Liverpool boss went on to reflect on the depth of talent across Premier League clubs, calling it a hallmark of the competition.
“That’s the Premier League — so many clubs, not just us or Chelsea, have a wealth of good players,” Slot said.
He also emphasized Liverpool’s commitment to nurturing young talent, describing it as a defining characteristic of the club.