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Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has described Mohammed Kudus as a sharp attacker, while admitting that he struggled to contain the West Ham United star.

I struggled to play against Kudus – Man City defender Gvardiol confesses | Pulse Ghana

Emmanuel Ayamga

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<p>Kudus was one of the breakout stars of the Premier League last season following his move from Ajax Amsterdam to West Ham.</p>

<p>The 24-year-old took the English topflight by storm and contributed <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/kudus-is-a-generational-talent-like-messi-and-abedi-pele-osei-kofi/g3045vm">14 goals and six assists</a>&nbsp;in his debut campaign for the Hammers.</p>

<p>He also ended the season as the player with the most successful take-ons in Europe’s top five leagues, according to stats from Squawka.</p>

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<h2>Gvardiol admits to struggling against Kudus</h2>

<p>While West Ham lost 3-1 both home and away against Manchester City last season, Kudus was one of the rare bright spots.</p>

<p>Gvardiol, who was tasked with handling the Ghana international in both games, has now revealed that Kudus was difficult to contain.</p>

<p>In an honest interview with the Cityzens’ in-house media, the Croatian admitted that he struggled to play against Kudus.</p>

<p><em>“Mohammed Kudus from West Ham [was my toughest opponent] last season. I remember the first game, he was on the bench, and when he came on for the last 20 minutes and he was on my side,”</em> Gvardiol said.</p>

<p><em>“I realised that he was quite good. He looked sharp and was good on the ball. In the second game, at the end of the season, he scored a bicycle kick. He was the one I struggled the most to play against.</em></p>

<p><em>“I think he is the one who deserves more attention, and I believe this season he’s going to come out and show his quality.”</em></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Kudus has started all three of West Ham’s Premier League matches this season, although he is yet to register a goal.</p>

I struggled to play against Kudus – Man City defender Gvardiol confesses

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