Tottenham tactician Roberto De Zerbi admitted Mohammed Kudus remains short of peak fitness ahead of the EFL Cup clash with Liverpool this week.
The Italian revealed the Ghana star boy alongside Mat Fernandez and Conor Gallagher are not yet in their best physical condition for the tie.
De Zerbi noted Kudus can operate as a number 10 in a more offensive role, highlighting his versatility to the faithful.
The tactician insisted his team selection will be guided by player characteristics to ensure the starting eleven makes the biggest impact.
The argument doing the rounds in North London is whether De Zerbi should risk his star boy from the bench or hand him a maiden start in a high-stakes cup tie.
- Competition: EFL Cup
- Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool
- Players short of fitness: Mohammed Kudus, Mat Fernandez, Conor Gallagher
- Kudus position: Can play number 10, offensive role
- Coach: Roberto De Zerbi
- Selection policy: Based on player characteristics for maximum impact
Source: Africa Top Sports
