Spurs boss De Zerbi to carefully integrate Mohammed Kudus despite desperate need for creativity

New Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi faces a delicate balancing act as he prepares for his debut away at Sunderland on April 12.

Tasked with steering the 17th-placed North London side away from the relegation zone, the Italian tactician’s immediate priority is managing a squad depleted by injuries, specifically the highly anticipated return of Ghanaian star Mohammed Kudus.

Kudus, who has been sidelined for nearly three months with a hamstring and quadriceps injury, was identified by predecessor Igor Tudor as one of the first "stars" nearing a return to the Hotspur Way pitches.

While the 25-year-old’s creativity is desperately needed for a Spurs team currently lacking a clinical edge in front of goal, De Zerbi is reportedly leaning toward a cautious approach.

Sources suggest the manager may opt to start Kudus on the bench at the Stadium of Light to avoid a setback during the crucial seven-game run-in.

The strategy aims to ensure Kudus remains available for the duration of the survival battle rather than risking a re-injury through premature high-intensity minutes.

De Zerbi is also monitoring Rodrigo Bentancur, who is ahead of schedule following January surgery but remains unlikely to feature until late April.

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