This left the Ajax player with an even greater sense of pride in the win. "It made a big impression on me. I have not played with Atsu, but I have watched him a lot. It's a sad story and I played for him today," Kudus said after the home match.
The Ghanaian pulled his shirt up after his goal. His undershirt read 'R.I.P.'. Atsu’. "With this, I wanted to show my condolences to the family. We are footballers, but this goes beyond that." Kudus did not receive a yellow card for the moment. "The referee said it was not allowed, but understood why I did it. That's why I have a lot of respect for him."
Yet Kudus was also able to enjoy himself a little bit during the match. He shone as a right-winger at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, showing off some fine play. "It is a new position for me and I am doing my best for the team. The coach wants me there and I have a lot of faith in Heitinga. I feel free as a bird," Kudus concluded.
