Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus scored for West Ham United in their 3-1 pre-season friendly defeat to Wolves.
The 23-year-old netted his first goal of the pre-season, temporarily leveling the score for West Ham before Wolves clinched the win with two second-half goals. Kudus featured for 63 minutes in the match.
The game, held in Florida before nearly 68,000 fans, offered crucial match practice for both teams as they gear up for the new season.
Kudus remains confident and prepared for the upcoming English Premier League season after a stellar debut campaign. Last season, he was exceptional for the Hammers, finishing as Europe’s top dribbler and scoring 14 goals.
His impressive performances have caught the eye of several clubs, including Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad and Liverpool.
Despite the transfer interest, Kudus is focused on his time with West Ham as they continue their pre-season preparations in the United States.
The 23-year-old acknowledges the high expectations and is committed to delivering his best in the forthcoming season.
“Definitely, the preparations have been smooth so far. We have a couple of games to get to the level we want to get to.
Looking forward to tomorrow’s game, but same thing like last season. Last season was good, first season to announce myself,” he told West Ham TV.
“I think now the expectation is even higher. The opponents are going to come stronger, but so am I.
“So, just double my effort and do my best to help the team finish in the best position possible.”