Black Stars midfielder Mohammed Kudus has explained why he holds on to balls for long during matches.
Ajax and Black Stars of Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus has reacted to claims by some section of Ghanaian football fans who say he keeps the ball for too long before passing or hitting a shot.
The 22-year-old star has come under scrutiny from fans and supporters of football in Ghana for over elaboration.
The attacking midfielder has however explained his role which enjoins him to make proper decisions and think on his feet with the ball.
"Obviously every player has weaknesses and parts of the game that can be improved. The other side is I get a lot of advice and information from the coaches. I am an attacking midfielder. You know how I play as a creative player so I don't really mind losing all balls but making that one action that lands on a goal[it is important]," he told TV3.
"As a creative player, losing all the balls is a normal thing that happens. I feel with my skills involve taking risks in the game and trying to create stuff on the field of play so that is how it seems like I am holding on to the ball but I am just trying to create stuff for the team as a whole. It is all for the win of the team", he added.
The Ajax star has been dominating headlines for his impressive and outstanding performance in his team's campaign at the UEFA champions league this season.
Mohammed Kudus has been tipped to feature for the senior national team at the World Cup in Qatar later this month. Coach Otto Addo is yet to make public his provisional and final list for the World Cup. Ghana will play a final friendly match against Switzerland in the coming days.
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