‘It’s about getting the right balance’ – Chris Hughton on Mo Kudus’ Black Stars position

Chris Hughton, the new coach of Ghana, aims to maximize the potential of the talented attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus has been in excellent form this season, scoring 20 goals across all competitions for both club and country, but his best position has been a source of confusion for his coaches, having excelled as an attacker, midfielder, and winger.

Hughton stated during his unveiling that Kudus is a versatile player who can play in several positions.

“With regards to Kudus, he is a player that can play in numerous positions. Everybody can have an opinion on his best position. For me it’s just about getting the right balance,” said Hughton at his unveiling.

Kudus has been included in the 25-man squad for Ghana’s upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola. He is expected to join the team in Ghana on Monday after featuring in Ajax’s Eredivisie title-decider against Feyenoord on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Hughton’s primary objective as the head coach of the Black Stars is to win the Nations Cup in Ivory Coast next year. His tenure with the team is set to last until December 2024.