“Hard to stop!” Mohammed Kudus praises Chelsea’s standout player, calling him the most difficult to evade following West Ham United’s loss.

Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for a standout Chelsea player following the Blues’ commanding 3-0 win over West Ham United.

In a match where Chelsea’s attacking threat was evident, Nicolas Jackson played a crucial role, scoring early on. West Ham’s defense, criticized by pundit Michael Dawson on *Soccer Saturday* as “criminal,” allowed Jackson to break through easily.

After a slick pass exchange with Jadon Sancho, Jackson advanced unchallenged and slotted the ball past West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola from a tight angle, giving Chelsea the lead.

 

West Ham’s defensive vulnerabilities were further exposed soon after. Julen Lopetegui’s side failed to mark their opponents properly, allowing Moises Caicedo to deliver a perfectly timed pass to Jackson, who confidently raced towards goal to score his second.

Despite West Ham’s attempts to respond, they were unable to make an impact. A controversial moment occurred when VAR denied them a penalty for Wesley Fofana’s tug on Crysencio Summerville, with the decision based on a lack of “sustained holding.”

 

Chelsea’s dominance continued after the break. Their rapid counter-attacks overwhelmed West Ham’s defense, with Jackson turning provider for Cole Palmer, who sealed the win with a powerful strike. Chelsea’s pace and precision left West Ham struggling, as the Blues controlled every aspect of the game.

 

Despite the defeat, Mohammed Kudus, West Ham’s top performer on the day, gave special recognition to Chelsea’s left-back, Marc Cucurella. In a post-match interview, Kudus praised Cucurella’s strength and tenacity, noting how difficult it was to get past him throughout the match.

“He plays well; it’s tough to beat him one-on-one. He was on me the whole game,” Kudus shared, as quoted by *Chelsea247*. He recalled their numerous physical battles, with one second-half tackle standing out as particularly challenging.

 

Kudus’ praise for Cucurella underscores the defender’s determination and resilience, highlighting Chelsea’s growing defensive solidity.

While Chelsea’s attack often grabs attention, Cucurella’s performance demonstrated the team’s defensive strength as well.

For Kudus, despite West Ham’s loss, facing a tough opponent like Cucurella was a testament to his individual talent, showing his ability to compete at the highest level.

 

Ultimately, Chelsea’s performance, from Jackson’s sharp finishing to Cucurella’s relentless defense, signaled a team gaining confidence and cohesion.

Although West Ham faced a tough result, players like Kudus can take pride in their personal efforts and the respect they garnered from a formidable Chelsea side.