Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol has shared his thoughts on facing Ghanaian forward Mohammed Kudus, praising the West Ham star’s potential to become a global football sensation.
In an interview with Manchester City’s media team, Gvardiol reflected on his first season in the Premier League and singled out Kudus as one of the standout opponents.
He recalled their initial meeting on September 16, 2023, when Kudus came on as a substitute and immediately made an impact.
Gvardiol noted that even in the short time Kudus was on the field, he proved to be a formidable challenge, impressing with his speed and skill.
Looking back on their most recent encounter, which concluded the 2023/2024 season, Gvardiol reiterated his admiration for Kudus’s talent and potential.
“Mohammed Kudus from West Ham was my toughest opponent. In the first game, he was on the bench, and when he came on for the last twenty minutes, he was on my side.
“I realised that he was quite good. He looks sharp and was good on the ball. In the second game of the season, he even scored a bicycle kick. He was the one I struggled against,” he said.
The Croatian defender extended his best wishes to Kudus for the 2024/2025 season, expressing hope that the Ghanaian forward will solidify his place among the world’s top players.
“I think he is the one who deserves attention, and I believe this season he’s going to come out and show his quality,” he said.
Kudus enjoyed a stellar debut season in England, hitting 14 goals and six assists across all competitions.