Kudus shining for Spurs was a matter of time, says Frank after the Ghanaian played a crucial role in the 2-1 win vs Leeds.
Mohammed Kudus’ goal in the second half gave Tottenham a 2-1 victory over Leeds, and Thomas Frank acknowledged it was “about time.” The deflected shot in the 57th minute clinched an excellent victory for the £55 million summer acquisition, who had failed to score in nine outings.
Noah Okafor tied the score for Leeds before Kudus’s goal proved to be the game-winning goal, although Kudus also assisted Mathys Tel’s opening goal, which was his first of the season.
“I’m pleased for Mo to get his goal and it was about time, and I’m so happy for Mathys as well,” said Frank. “The character he has shown as a young man from day one has really impressed me after the setback of not being in the Champions League squad. He trains well and was ready today.”
Spurs, who started the day in fifth place and maintained their strong start under the former Brentford manager, won their fourth league game under Frank, moving them up to second place ahead of the rest of Saturday’s Premier League games.
Last season, when Tottenham had their worst Premier League season and Ange Postecoglou was fired, they may have given up in a match like this. This season, Spurs have won three of their first four away Premier League games, matching the number of victories they had in their last 13 away league games under the Australian coach last season.
Frank added: “I’m extremely happy with the win. If you want to build any successful team, you need mentality, character, cohesion and togetherness no matter if you play like Inter or Barcelona. Whatever the style of play, you need that willingness to do everything to win and I think we’re building that more and more in the team.
“We created two goals and other very dangerous situations and chances, so of course I’m delighted with the start we’ve made. Fourteen points in seven games – averaging two points per game – is very good and I’m extremely happy that on the road we have won three and drawn one. It’s a good start, but we need to continue.”