Man, I miss Mohammed Kudus.
We haven't seen our No. 20 in action since January, and the Ghanaian still hasn't recovered from his thigh injury.
In a wretched campaign that only got worse (before it got slightly better) after he succumbed, Kudus represented a very rare bright spark. Thomas Frank's sole attacking ploy revolved around the winger's outstanding press-resistance and ability to wriggle himself out of tight spots.
It was a Kudus carry-job for much of Frank's sorry reign, and we have to expect that Roberto De Zerbi must be desperate to get to work with the Ghanaian, having believed, when he was appointed, that he'd soon be available after multiple months out.
And still we wait.
Mohammed Kudus among notable absentees from Tottenham's touring squad
Spurs are heading down under for the summer, with friendlies scheduled in Australia and New Zealand. Mateus Fernandes' divine volley or, according to Gabby Agbonlahor, the sort of goal that's scored in training every day, handed De Zerbi's team a 1-0 victory over MK Dons at Hotspur Way on Wednesday evening, and a 35-man squad has since jetted off for Auckland.
However, among those missing to, as the club puts it, "remain at Hotspur Way to continue their rehabilitation" is Kudus.
There had been encouraging signs, via pictures posted on social media, in regards to the winger's recovery, perhaps creating a false perception that Kudus would soon be back in action.
That setback he suffered in April cost him a second World Cup appearance, and it's unknown whether Kudus will be fit for the start of De Zerbi's first full season at the helm. The same goes for the ever-elusive Dejan Kulusevski, who still hasn't fully recovered from a patella injury suffered last May.
With those two out and Spurs still mulling over the reported three attacking additions they're prepared to make, Yang Min-hyeok is currently atop the depth chart at right-wing. The South Korean spent last season on loan at Portsmouth and Coventry City, enjoying his time with the former but not particularly the latter. He played just three times in the Championship for Frank Lampard's side.
Yang's got a chance to turn a few heads down under, but I don't suspect he'll be involved in De Zerbi's plans next season. The Italian is waiting patiently for stars to recover and fresh faces to arrive.
However, it remains unclear who the hell is going to improve our frontline.
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