`Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource

Oct 26, 2024

Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
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Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
◇2007 prospect Mikey Moore is growing up scary. REUTERS Yonhap News
Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
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Tottenham will take the stage again, but Son Heung-min is not on the stage.

Tottenham will play Crystal Palace in the ninth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Selhurst Park in London, England, at 11 p.m. on the 27th (Korea time). Son Heung-min will miss two consecutive matches following the third round of the Europa League (UEL) phase against AZ Alkmaar (the Netherlands) on the 25th.

Coach Enze Postecoglou told a press conference before the match against Palace that `Son Heung-min has not fully recovered yet. I don't think I'm in 100% condition. It looks like it will be difficult to play in the weekend game as well." Ahead of the match against Alkmaar, Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min felt a little pain after last weekend's match. I'm trying to watch the situation without playing in the game."



Son Heung-min collapsed due to a hamstring (back muscle of his thigh) injury in the UEL against Karabakh (Azerbaijan) on the 26th of last month. He then missed Tottenham's three games. He also failed to join the A-match.

Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
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It was last weekend that the clock started going back. Son Heung-min returned to action in the eighth round of the EPL against West Ham on the 19th. It was an unprecedented achievement. He showed a strong performance in the second half with a 1-1 balance of '1 goal-1 starting point-1 goal induction'.



Son Heung-min, who set the stage for the Ives Bissouma final goal in the seventh minute of the second half, scored an own goal three minutes later. In the 15th minute of the second half, he scored a decisive goal. 8 minutes to break West Ham.

Tottenham won 4-1 with Son Heung-min, who scored his third goal of the season. Despite Son Heung-min's absence, Alkmaar won 1-0 with Hishalisson's penalty goal and won all three games in the UEL. It also rose to second place in the UEL League phase.



In fact, there was already concern against West Ham. He had another decisive chance after scoring his third goal, but unfortunately missed it. When Dominic Solanke's through pass hit West Ham's defense, Son Heung-min, who was running in, responded with a right-footed shot from the front of the arc, but it hit the post.

Then he didn't run properly. I didn't even run. The ball coming to him was passed to his colleague. Son Heung-min was replaced by Timo Werner in the 25th minute of the second half amid a standing ovation.

Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
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Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
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There was no mention of his physical condition after the game. When asked in a 'mix zone' interview if 'the part where early replacement was promised', he said 'It's very rare to say this beforehand and do anything about it. It's my first game since I came back, so I think the coach was very considerate of me"If I come out as a substitute, other players will have a chance. "The reason why all the players always prepare and train hard is because I want to play as a substitute, so of course, I want to play every game more every time as a player, but I think I'm more proud as a captain if the players come into the stadium and try to play their roles and always give good influence and impact."

The broadcast interview was different again. Son Heung-min said, `Sadly, I'm 32 years old now. That's why I'm taking every game really seriously. Because I know every game is a game that I won't be able to come back from," he said, leaving a strange lingering impression. "That's why every game is serious, and I play like the last game of my career."

Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
◇2007 prospect Mikey Moore is growing up scary. REUTERS Yonhap News
Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
◇2007 prospect Mikey Moore is growing up scary. AFP Yonhap News
Who will fill Son Heung-min's gap in the match against Palace. Rob Guest of England 'Football London' predicted on the 26th that 17-year-old Mikey Moore could replace Son Heung-min.

"The biggest interest in the match against Palace is who will take Son's place. Son Heung-min is unlikely to play, and Postecoglou has to make a decision between Timo Werner, Moore, Wilson O'Dowbert and Hichalisson on the left"Moore is unlikely to start for the second time in four days, but personally, I think what is the best option to replace Son Heung-min right now?"

And "Werner has too little confidence, and many people don't want him to start either. O'Dober has just recovered and may not be able to start. Hishalisson claimed, "I can give you a bigger impat with the Joker."

Moore, who was born in 2007, a year younger than Yang Min-hyuk, who was born in 2006, was the top topic in the Alkma match. He started at home and impressed with 88 minutes on the ground.

He went to the right wing and opened with a header shot that slightly moved the goal post in the fifth minute of the first half. Since then, he has not performed well, but he showed off his presence after moving from the right to the left wing, Son Heung-min's position in the second half.

He continued to abuse Japan's national team, Seiya Mikuma, and other opposing defenders, providing decisive opportunities for Brennan Johnson, who was replaced, as well as Hishalisson and Lucas Beribal. It didn't lead to a goal, but it was a top performance. 'Football London' gives Moore a top rating of eight. It was higher than Hishalisson's seven points.

Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
◇2007 prospect Mikey Moore is growing up scary. REUTERS UNITED NEW
Tottenham Neymar, now is the right time.' Son Heung-min, who collapsed again, has prolonged his injury'17-year-old prospect' Best Alternative Resource
◇2007 prospect Mikey Moore is growing up scary. AFP Yonhap News
James Maddison, wearing the captain's armband instead of Son Heung-min, said of Moore "I thought we had Neymar on the left wing"After laughing, "he has no fear. be mentally fearless," he praised.

He continued "Moore is a great young player, he has tremendous ability. I hope I can help him with wise words, but he has all the ability and is doing well.'

Postecoglou responded to Madison's mention of Neymar, saying `Moore was exciting, and there is no reason to deny it. Moore has a good way of accepting everything as his own. He works very hard and wants to improve. I understand this is a journey"It's easy to feel successful somehow for a 17-year-old like him, but you never get that feeling. It's exciting for us and the club. He is making good progress"It was well received.

And "We have to be really careful when and how we use him. That is the key to us. I have no fear of putting him in. I know, and I see it every day. He's a great young player, and I'm looking forward to the future even more."

Injuries are an inevitable fate for players. Of course, if hamstring pain recurs, there is no option. You have to rest no matter what. If you overdo it, it can cause even more anger. However, it is worrisome that Son Heung-min's comma is getting longer.



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