Ajax’s interim head coach, John Heitinga, singled out Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus for praise, describing him as the exceptional player a team needs in tough times.
Kudus has been utilised in all four of John Heitinga’s games since taking over as interim coach after Alfred Schreuder was fired.
Kudus played the entire game for Ajax against RKC Waalwijk and was instrumental in the team’s 3-1 comeback.
“We know he has exceptional qualities and he is the genius you need in difficult times. It’s up to me and the coaching staff to make him even better. Especially off the ball.”
“With the ball, he can dribble, create an overload, assist, and score goals. I think we should be happy Kudus is playing at Ajax,” John Heitinga said after their 3-1 win over RKC Waalwijk on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
Dutch international, Steven Berghuis also praised Mohammed Kudus saying he is sometimes amazed by the flicks, goals, and assists the Ghanaian pulls off in games.
“Sometimes I’m amazed at what this guy can do. On the training ground, he sometimes dribbles past a few players so easily.” He does this now in games [also]. These are guys who can make a difference,” he said at the post-match conference when asked about the impact of Mohammed Kudus.