Son Heung-min praised Son Heung-min for saying "SON" again
Aug 25, 2024
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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min saved the team that had been shaking with a multi-goal performance and at the same time quelled criticism against him.
Tottenham won 4-0 at home against Everton in the second round of the 2024-2025 Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 25th (Korea time). Son Heung-min took the lead in the victory by exploding his first and second goals of the season.
Tottenham played in a 4-3-3 formation. Brennan Johnson, Son Heung-min and Wilson O'Dowbert made the front-line three-top, while James Madison, Yves Bissouma and Dejan Kulusevski were in the midfield. Pedro Porro, Christian Romero, Mickey Panderpen and Destiny Udogi came out for the four backs. The goal was guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.
Son Heung-min played in the middle again. This is because center forward Dominic Solanke, who was hired for 65 million pounds (about 113 billion won) this summer, injured his ankle in one game. Son Heung-min seemed to return to his main job, the left wing, as Solanke came along, but he had no choice but to stand in the center again. Nevertheless, Son Heung-min forced the opponent's gap by faithfully performing the forward pressure demanded by coach Enze Postecoglou.
Should Sports Media 'The Athletic' let Son Heung-min play more in the middle?' asked the question. Son Heung-min frequently played as a center forward last season as well. However, the advantages and disadvantages were clear, making it less efficient to play as a built-in central striker against all teams. In the end, Tottenham also recruited a professional center forward. Nevertheless, it is worrisome that Son Heung-min shows good performance again in the center.
The Athletic is in a dilemma over who to put in front of the team as Solanke is out injured. Dejan Kulusevski played outstandingly in the one-top during the preseason. Postecoglou, however, wants to use Kulusevski as an attacking midfielder or right winger. Hishalisson lacked preseason games due to injury and is not keen. In the end, Son Heung-min came to the center, he explained.
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The Athletic said, `Son Heung-min worked diligently without ownership. He constantly chased the ball. The result came when James Tarkowski (Everton centre-back) made a back pass to Jordan Bigford (goalkeeper). Son Heung-min's performance was highlighted, saying, "The second goal was much better."
Son Heung-min started pressing from the opponent's defense in the 25th minute of the first half with a 1-0 lead, harassing the goalkeeper, stealing the ball and creating an additional goal by himself. Son Heung-min exploded to a decisive goal that completely sank Everton in the 32nd minute of the second half when he led 3-0.
In the counterattack situation, center defender Mickey Panderpen played a transport dribble himself. Panderpen, who took possession in the defensive area, dragged nearly 70 metres to the front of the Everton penalty box. Son Heung-min opened to the left and went in search of space.
Panderpen passed to Son Heung-min at the last minute. There was a feeling that the timing was a bit late. Son Heung-min received a pass from the left corner and the shooting angle was not wide. Son aimed between the goalkeeper's legs and shook the net.
Postecoglou placed Son in the middle because he knew that Pickford played a big role in the build-up play. Son Heung-min is the best pressure player in our front line. He can't be trusted. He enjoyed the role and again showed menace on the left," he said, expressing great satisfaction.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
