Tottenham winger Mohammed Kudus faces a season-ending setback after a thigh injury flared up again. The £55m signing from West Ham has been sidelined since limping off in Spurs' January draw with Sunderland. Initially expected to return after the international break, the Ghana international now requires specialist review and potentially surgery, according to the club's Thursday statement.

Kudus had rejoined team training last week but suffered another setback that has dashed hopes of featuring in Spurs' final seven Premier League matches. The injury comes at a critical time for Tottenham, who sit 17th in the table, just one point above the relegation zone under manager Roberto de Zerbi. The 25-year-old's absence leaves Spurs short of attacking options as they battle to climb the league standings.

Beyond the club implications, Kudus now faces a race against time to recover for Ghana's World Cup campaign. The Black Stars open against Panama on June 18, followed by matches against England and Croatia. His World Cup participation hangs in the balance as Tottenham's medical team determines the extent of surgery needed.