Blind Hammer looks at some promising stats on Mohammed Kudus.
Looking at the Sky text commentary for the Ludogorets1 Ajax 4 fixture makes interesting reading. That is assuming Mohammed Kudus becomes a Hammer because if so we appear to be recruiting a goal assassin.
UEFA, for some time, has abolished the concept of being Cup Tied for Champions League and Europa League competitions So, Kudus will be available to potentially repeat his exploits for the Hammers in Europe.
What is interesting about the Sky Text commentary is that Kudos, despite scoring his hatrick, is never caught offside, never commits a foul against any defender, and most importantly is not recorded as missing any chances.
Yet when he is involved, he appears deadly. Kudus might also, after scoring an early hat trick, may have understandably been injury obverse in advance of an anticipated transfer. It is significant that he is substituted after suffering two fouls.
Below is the edited version of the Sky Text Commentary with every reference to Kudus included.
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Substitution, Ajax. Mika Godts replaces Mohammed Kudus.
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Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Goal! Ludogorets Razgrad 0, Ajax 4. Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Steven Bergwijn following a fast break.
Second Half begins Ludogorets Razgrad 0, Ajax 3.
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Goal! Ludogorets Razgrad 0, Ajax 2. Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kenneth Taylor with a through ball.
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Goal! Ludogorets Razgrad 0, Ajax 1. Mohammed Kudus (Ajax) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Devyne Rensch.
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