Mohammed Kudus was substituted at halftime during West Ham’s 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday afternoon, raising eyebrows among fans. Despite showing no signs of injury, manager Julen Lopetegui’s decision seemed more tactical than reactive.
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When asked about the decision to substitute Kudus, Lopetegui hinted at tactical reasoning and teamwork concerns.
“It was a tactical decision. I was thinking we needed that. I was thinking it was better for the team and we needed these kinds of changes. The second half we worked as a team,” he remarked.
West Ham fans will hope to see Kudus return to the form that made him a standout player last season. For now, the club will be looking for ways to unlock his full potential in the current campaign.
