Ghana Midfielder Mohammed Kudus Earns Jurgen Klopp's Praise With Stunning Strike Against Liverpool

• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus after the game against Ajax
• The Black Stars midfielder scored a powerful goal as Ajax narrowly lost to the English giants in the UEFA Champions League at Anfield
• Mohammed Kudus has scored in back-to-back UEFA Champions League games for Ajax this season

Mohammed Kudus has been hailed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after he netted a stunner for Ajax in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday evening.

The in-form Ghanaian midfielder scored with a thunderous strike to cancel an early goal from Mohamed Salah.

Klopp was impressed with the performance of the 22-year-old, describing his goal as incredible.

“It was an incredible strike from Kudus,” Klopp said after the match as quoted by GHANASoccernet.

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Mohammed Kudus has been on a rich run of form for Ajax this season, netting five goals in his last four matches for the Dutch champions.

The Right to Dream Academy graduate was close to joining Liverpool's rivals Everton in the summer transfer window, but Ajax blocked the move due to the transfer of ex-teammate Antony to Manchester United.

Meanwhile, Joel Matip scored a late winner to secure all three points for Liverpool at Anfield.

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand praises Mohammed Kudus

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has praised Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus after scoring a stunner for Ajax against Liverpool.

The Black Stars midfielder beautifully controlled a pass from Steven Berghuis before powering past Liverpool goalie Alisson.

Ferdinand, who was watching from the studios of BT Sports, hailed the 22-year-old for his devastating strike.

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Mohammed Kudus scores a stunning goal against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League

Mohammed Kudus has scored again for Ajax to draw the Dutch champions level in their UEFA Champions League clash against Liverpool.

The 22-year-old Ghanaian connected from a Steven Berghuis assist, to cancel an early lead from Mohamed Salah for Liverpool.

Mohammed Kudus has now scored in four successive games for the Dutch giants, and in back-to-back UEFA Champions League games for Ajax.