Team news | De Zerbi on Kudus and forwards: "We have to put them in the best condition to show their qualities"

Roberto De Zerbi conceded he's 'not started with big luck' in terms of Mo Kudus' injury setback, but says we 'have to look forward anyway' and bring the best out of the players in attacking areas.

We revealed on Thursday that winger Mo, out since suffering a quad injury against Sunderland in January, had suffered a setback in his recovery - and could even require surgery.

Speaking at his pre-Sunderland press conference at Hotspur Way om Friday, Roberto said: "I started not with too big luck, but yes, Kudus was in my head a crucial player, especially for the position, but we have to look forward anyway.

"I think we have a lot of very good attackers and we have to help them, to put them in the best condition to show their qualities because Kolo Muani, I know he's not playing a great season, but he's a good player. I know him, like Mathys Tel. I wanted him in Marseille, when I was in Marseille. Xavi Simons is a big talent. Richarlison, Solanke you know maybe better than me. We have to put them in the best condition we can."