Kudus withdraws from Ghana squad as Queiroz reveals rest call

Ghana's boss told Kudus to rest after the Tottenham forward's latest cameo raised fears of a setback.

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What happened. Mohammed Kudus has withdrawn from Ghana's upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Ivory Coast and Gambia. Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz said he told the Tottenham forward to rest after receiving "other information" on his condition.

• Kudus played 45 minutes off the bench in Tottenham's 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa.
• He has been rebuilding fitness after an adductor issue sustained in January against Sunderland.
• Queiroz felt Kudus risked a setback if he featured for Ghana during the break.

“It is simple for you guys to understand: over the course of our decision, we have the club games.”

— Carlos Queiroz

Kudus stays at Tottenham to keep building fitness rather than linking up with Ghana during the international break.

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