West Ham United manager Graham Potter has heaped praise on Mohammed Kudus following his standout performance in the Hammers’ hard-fought 1-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.
The Ghanaian midfielder played a crucial role at the Emirates Stadium, helping his side secure a vital three points. Speaking in his post-match press conference, Potter was full of admiration for Kudus’ impact and work ethic.
“He [Mohammed Kudus] was really good. I think every day, he is a bit of an example. Every day in training, he’s been really, really good. His effort and application have been top,” Potter said.
“Sometimes when the team isn’t functioning as well as you would like, the individuals within it don’t look as good as they can be.
“He’s actually been brilliant, and I think he got his reward today because his performance was fantastic,” he added.
Kudus was a constant menace for Arsenal, ending the game as the most fouled player. He also played a key role in the dismissal of Gunners defender Miles Lewis-Skelly, who was sent off after bringing him down to prevent a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
With West Ham hovering just above the relegation zone, they will aim to build on this momentum when they take on struggling Leicester City on Thursday.