West Ham's rising star, Mohammed Kudus, has opened up about his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara, citing the Spaniard's creativity as a major influence on his own style of play.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, Kudus admitted to idolizing Thiago during his developmental years, praising the midfielder's ability to entertain and mesmerize fans with his innovative approach to the game.
“I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that play with creativity and try to entertain the fans, and you can see that from how I try to play. He was just too smooth for me,” Kudus remarked.
Having faced Thiago on the pitch during his tenure at Ajax, Kudus recalled the experience of encountering the midfield maestro in the Champions League, hailing him as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
“Thiago, I will say, in the Champions League when Ajax played against Liverpool. But I wasn’t surprised because he is my favorite player. To even be that close to him, he was too smooth. You can never get close because he dictated the whole game,” Kudus recalled.
Despite his recent arrival at West Ham United from Ajax last summer, Kudus has quickly established himself as a key player for the Hammers. With an impressive tally of 13 goals across all competitions, he has surpassed expectations, becoming the top-scoring Ghanaian for West Ham, even eclipsing the achievements of renowned players like Andre Ayew.
