The mechanical rating is the highest, but only Son Heung-min is given a harsh 英 rating. The lowest score is + 'Can't do anything in the center' is criticized

Sep 02, 2024

Ace's fate, but it is a particularly harsh standard for Son Heung-min. Tottenham lost 1-2 to Newcastle United in the third round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England on the 1st (Korea time). Tottenham, who reported their first win of the season against Everton in the last match, failed to win back-to-back games, losing to Newcastle. Tottenham suffered a disappointing defeat as they failed to score even after attacking. He couldn't stop jinxing away to Newcastle. Son Heung-min came under heavy attack from the local media on the day. On the other hand, those who conducted mechanical evaluation received high scores. REUTERS Yonhap News

It's Ace's destiny, but it's a particularly harsh standard for Son Heung-min.

Tottenham lost 1-2 to Newcastle United in the third round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at St. James' Park in Newcastle, England on the 1st (Korea time). Tottenham, who reported their first win of the season against Everton in the last match, failed to win back-to-back games, losing to Newcastle. Tottenham suffered a disappointing defeat as they failed to score even after attacking. He couldn't stop jinxing away to Newcastle.

Son Heung-min came out again on the day with 'nail'. With Dominic Solanke yet to recover and Hisalysong not good, Son Heung-min was the only card coach Enze Postecoglou could choose from. Son Heung-min made a three-top with Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert on the day. Papes Sar, Yves Bissouma and James Maddison were located in the midfield. Four backs were captured by Destiny Udozi - Radu Dragusin - Christian Romero - Pedro. The goal was guarded by Guglielmo Vicario.

The home team Newcastle also faced 4-3-3. Harvey Barnes, Aleksandar Isaac and Anthony Gordon made up the three-top. Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimarães and Joelington participated in the waistline. The defense was made up of Valentino Livramento, Emile Kraft, Dan Burn and Lloyd Kelly. The goalkeeper's gloves were worn by Nick Pope.

From the beginning, the home team Newcastle led the attack. He created an opportunity by aiming for Tottenham's back space. Tottenham also fought back. Son Heung-min created chances by moving between the center and the side. Newcastle scored the opening goal. Barnes calmly finished Kelly's cross in the 37th minute of the first half with a throw-in. The first half ended with Newcastle's 1-0 lead.

The situation was similar in the second half. Son Heung-min struggled. In the 10th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min fired a shot after entering the box, but was blocked by Newcastle's defense. Tottenham scored the equalizer. In the 11th minute, when Madison's shot hit Pope, Johnson fired again. The kick that tried to clear it went straight to the Newcastle goal. It became an own goal. Tottenham, which gained momentum, went on an all-out offensive to turn the tables. Pope's good defense show shone.

Newcastle have taken the lead again. Murphy, who received a pass from Guimarães in the 33rd minute, handed the ball to Isaac in the center of the box after the breakthrough. Newcastle got ahead again, with Isaac pushing it right in. Tottenham went on a general offensive, excluding Madison and Bissouma, putting Lucas Beribal and Rodrigo Bentancourt, but failed to score in the end. The match ended in Newcastle's victory.

Son Heung-min recorded a 94% pass success rate (34/36) while playing full-time in the 90th minute, three chances created, one shot, one dribble success, and two recoveries. There was one shot and no effective shot. Nevertheless, it was the most outstanding performance in Tottenham's offense. However, the British media's assessment was cold. Football London in England gave a rating of five, the lowest in the team. Football London made three key passes but had difficulty getting into position to score when they became the central striker in the second half. The Evening Standard also made a threatening attack on the left side of the first half and put several threatening passes into the box. But after half-time he struggled to play his part as a centre-forward' gave the lowest score of 5 points with an evaluation.

Tottenham sources 'Spurs Webb' also tried to score a goal by giving Son five points, the lowest rating in his team, but it was impossible in the first half. In the second half, he moved to the front-line striker, but seemed frozen.

It was similar to the Leicester City match. Football London gave Son a rating of five. Football London had bright moments, sending a cross to Solanke at the beginning, but not enough as captain. He evaluated that it disappeared as the game progressed. 90 min gave a rating of 6 and criticized 'I missed some golden chances with a clumsy touch'

Since then, the assessment has been harsher. Articles with critical tones poured out against Son Heung-min as if determined. Football365 said 'What surprised us the most was the other starter in Tottenham's attacking trio. Son's career is not on an upward trajectory. He was a great player at Tottenham, but I think he needs a past tense. Then 'Son Heung-min is no longer considered irreplaceable. That has to change. Son Heung-min is one of several options. He no longer deserves a starting position against every opponent in every situation. There are no questions raised here,' he said, drawing harsh criticism.

Football365 said 'It's not just because Son Heung-min didn't do well in the opening game. Son Heung-min scored 17 goals last season, but almost half of them came in the first 10 games. At this time, Tottenham was playing a fantastic game as if they were going to win. Son has scored just five goals in 15 matches since the Asian Cup. He has scored two goals and two assists in his last 10 Premier League games, 'Football changes quickly. A week ago, a crazy person would say that we should exclude Son Heung-min and put Wilson O'Dowbert. But I can't deny it now. We have to push ahead. I must admit it.

Another media outlet 'HITC' started to hit Son Heung-min through the mouth of Craig Burley from the Scotland national team and Chelsea. Burley"Tottenham found Leicester too easy. I got that feeling in the pass and finish. The offense, including Son Heung-min and Madison, did. He seemed to think he could never lose. I looked down on my opponent and let my guard down. This is what big clubs do." Then "Tottenham's attitude was the arrogance of "An additional goal will be scored " If there is a wrong pass, one of the players should say 'It's not enough, so you have to try harder' I was embarrassed."

On top of that, Jamie O'Hara, a Tottenham native who is now a broadcaster, also criticized Son Heung-min. "Son Heung-min did not perform well enough in the second half," O'Hara said. It was disappointing. We had to finish the opponent in the first half"Son Heung-min should have been taken out in the first half."," he stressed.It is regrettable that it is not broken.

Son Heung-min was not swayed by this evaluation, and changed the question mark to an exclamation point with a multi-goal in the match against Everton. According to soccer statistics media Footmob, Son Heung-min recorded 100% shooting accuracy, one opportunity creation, 80% pass success rate, 50% long pass success rate, two clearances, five recoveries and two fouls. He performed his best in offense and defense. Foot mob gave Son a 9.0 rating. This is the highest score in the team. Huscoard also gave Son 9.0 points. This was also the best in the team.

The British media Football London also gave nine points, the highest rating in the team. Football London set an example of pressure from the left side to the end before taking the ball from Pickford and scoring. Before that, he created a big opportunity for Romero. And he scored the second goal between Pickford's legs. In addition, it was selected as MOTM. While 17,710 people participated in the vote, 65.8% chose Son Heung-min as the best performer.

It was also selected as the best 11 in the second round of the BBC's Lee Ju's team, the EPL secretariat, and received the highest evaluation.

However, it seems that the nightmare is being reenacted in one game again. What's curious is that Son Heung-min is being beaten 'billion' in a qualitative evaluation. In fact, the score of Huscored, which evaluates mechanically against Leicester City, was not bad. With 7.2 points, it was the third highest score after Porro (7.7 points) and Solanke (7.4 points), who scored the first goal.

The same was true of the match against Newcastle on the same day. Huscore scored 6.9, SofaScore scored 7.4, and Footmob scored 7.4. In all three sites, Son Heung-min was the highest rating in Tottenham.

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The mechanical rating is the highest, but only Son Heung-min is given a harsh 英 rating. The lowest score is + 'Can't do anything in the center' is criticized

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