'EPL's best finisher'Captain Son, come back quickly! Even with a big win, I feel the 'Son Heung-min's absence' properly...'Sony pinch hitter'Werner, 2nd Big Chance Miss → Lowest score within the team
Sep 30, 2024
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Tottenham won 3-0 in the sixth round of the English Premier League (EPL) match against Manchester United in the 2024-2025 season at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on the 30th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min was not seen in the match. Son Heung-min, who was replaced by a hamstring injury during the match in the Europa League match against Karabakh FK, was not accompanied by a starter in Manchester and was not included in the replacement list. Son Heung-min will miss the game due to injury for the first time in about a year and nine months.
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Werner, on the other hand, made the fans miss Son Heung-min even more. He failed to overcome his worst goal-scoring ability and lost two huge scoring opportunities, lamenting his fans.
Werner received a good pass from Kulusevski in the 38th minute of the first half and had a one-on-one opportunity, but the shot was caught on Onana's leg and made him lament. If it was Son Heung-min, it was a good position and angle to expect enough to score, but Werner's shot did not penetrate Onana.
The same was true in the second half. In the 11th minute of the second half, Kulusevski delivered an accurate pass to Werner, who was rushing to the left in a counterattack. Werner immediately grabbed the ball and tried to shoot, but once again failed to cross Onana. Werner's lack of confidence shot was not enough to go to Manchester United's goal.
Werner's miss contrasts with Son Heung-min, who has consistently been considered one of the best finishers in the EPL. Since his debut on the EPL stage, Son Heung-min has consistently scored more than expected, and was considered the best goal-scoring player in the league.
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England's Evening Standard also gave six points, the team's lowest, and Werner approached Andre Onana and missed two one-on-one chances with a sloppy shot. "I worked well with Destiny Udoghi and Jed Spence, but I had to take a chance'," he said, pointing to his goal-scoring ability.
Tottenham won a big victory in the game where Son Heung-min was absent due to injury. However, more fans are expected to want Son's quick return as Werner fails to fill Son's gap.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
