'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media "Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront"

Jul 09, 2024

'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media 'Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront'
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'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media 'Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront'
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Tottenham is likely to rely on the 'SON top' in the new season as well. At the end of the 2023-2024 season, criticism poured out that 'SON top' is a system that does not suit Son Heung-min. However, if Tottenham fails to recruit a new striker, Son Heung-min will have to take on the role of center forward again.

British media 'cutoffside' reported on the 9th (Korea Standard Time) 'Tottenham is keeping an eye on two strikers, but coach Engie Postecoglou is still likely to use Son Heung-min as the front line'

Cut-off side 'Tottenham kept an eye on the striker throughout the summer transfer window. Feyenoord's Santiago Jimenez and Brentford's Ivan Toney were considered ideal players.



If you can't bring Jimenez or Tony, you have no choice but to use the SON top again.

The cutoff side 'Tottenham lost Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), its main scorer, ahead of the opening of the Premier League last summer. Tottenham couldn't find a new striker. Son Heung-min and Hishalisson had no choice but to use them in the ninth position. This option could also be applied during the 2024-2025 season, he diagnosed.



The cutoff is 'Tottenham can recruit a flanker in the upcoming season and place Son Heung-min in the middle. Wolverhampton's Pedro Netu and Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze are Tottenham's options. No formal proposal has yet been submitted' he highlighted.

Son Heung-min's mission is expected to change depending on which striker Tottenham recruits. If Tottenham succeeds in recruiting a center forward, Son Heung-min will return to his main job. However, if Tottenham fails to catch Jimenez or Tony and brings a flanker, Son Heung-min must move to the center.



Son's main position is the left wing forward. Last season, he scored 17 goals and 10 assists between left and center forward.

Early in the season 'SON TOP' was a success. Son Heung-min kept the line high, barely touching the ball. He kept his opponent's defense back. Showing off his unique penetration and finishing skills, the British media praised Son's transformation.

'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media 'Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront'
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'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media 'Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront'
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'Forcedly written'SON top ← You're writing this again? 英The media 'Son Heung-min is likely to be at the forefront'
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But toward the end of the season, 'SON TOP' became dull. As the opposing defense did not give up space for Son Heung-min, the conditions for Son to display his strengths were reduced. British media criticized the SON top as a system that does not take advantage of Son Heung-min's strengths. If Postecoglou intends to use the SON top again, it will need to be modified somehow.

Of course, the best scenario is to recruit a new striker.

Cutoffside 'Most Tottenham fans want the club to sign a proper No. 9 striker. Jimenez is Tottenham's long-term goal. He impressed with 23 goals in 30 games for Feyenoord last season. Jimenez is only 23 years old. There is a lot of room for further growth,' he expected.

Tony is a powerhouse as soon as he is verified in the Premier League.

The cutoff side is 'Tony doesn't need time to adapt at Tottenham. Tony, 28, is an elite markman. He is a vital player for Tottenham. Brentford will be looking to sell Tony this summer as he has a year left on his contract. This could open the way for Tottenham.



dhhan@sportschosun.com