Michail Antonio has backed his West Ham United teammate Mohammed Kudus to come back from his five-match suspension stronger.
The Ghana international was slapped with an extra two-match ban and a fine of £60,000 following his straight red card in the game against Tottenham Hotspurs.
Kudus was earlier serving a three-match suspension before the latest punishment was released by the English FA.
Antonio, who visited Ghana on Sunday following the international break, extolled Kudus’ qualities and stated West Ham United needs him back.
“Starboy, his quality, to be fair, is unbelievable,” he told reporters following his arrival in Ghana, as shared in a video on social media. “He dribbles well, scores goals, and has great ambition. We could use more players with his qualities in our academy.
“Although he’s missed five games, he’s a key player that we need back in our starting lineup. Things haven’t gone well this year, but I know he’ll come back fully ready to go,” he added.
“Things haven’t gone well this year, but I know he's going to come back fully ready to go."
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Antonio was in Ghana for a working visit to an academy he is a part of in the Ashanti Region.
West Ham have had a difficult start to the season under new manager Julen Lopetegui, winning only two games in the Premier League.
Despite their struggles, Kudus has shone in the ongoing campaign, scoring two goals in eight matches, per Transfermarkt.
Before his sending-off in the game against Tottenham, the 24-year-old had opened the scoring in the London derby.
Following the latest verdict, Kudus will be available for the Hammers on December 3, 2024.
