Former PSV and Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay, uttered full praise for Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus after his superb form for Ajax Amsterdam.
Mohammed Kudus progress in his top form with another Man of the Match display after scoring a brace in Ajax’s Eredivisie beating of Heerenveen on Saturday.
Afellay, who was working as a pundit for Studio Veotbal, extolled the qualities of the midfielder who played as a false nine over the weekend.”Ajax is currently lord and master in the Netherlands and above all its biggest opponent,” Afellay said on Studio Voetbal . “It was once again enjoyable. Of course, such an early lead helps when you play against a very organized Heerenveen.
“You can’t ignore Kudus at the moment,” he continued. “He played a great game against Glasgow. You can say: I can also play this position, but I think it is strong that he indicates that he is not a striker.Meanwhile, Kudus has admitted he is not a striker but he is ready to help the team in any position.”I’m a team player, so I do everything for the team,” said the Ghanaian. “I’m not a striker, but I give everything in every position. I’m an attacking midfielder, but it’s for the team. If I have to play elsewhere for the team, I’m happy to do that.
“Mohammed Kudus has now scored in three games in a row, including one in the UEFA Champions League against Glasgow Rangers.