Did you explain to SON? → "You don't need to discuss it with him." POSTECH was emboldened
Nov 04, 2024
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Son Heung-min started at home against Aston Villa in the 10th round of the Premier League in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 3rd (Korea time). Son Heung-min was replaced in the 11th minute of the second half when the score was 1-1. Tottenham then scored three goals to win the game 4-1.
Son Heung-min contributed to the equalizer by scoring an assist in the fourth minute of the second half, trailing 0-1. However, seven minutes later, in the 11th minute of the second half, Postecoglou excluded Son Heung-min and Rodrigo Bentancur and put in Hishalisson and Ives Bissouma.
Son Heung-min looked surprised when he was ordered to replace him. Even after returning to the bench, a grimace appeared on the broadcast screen. It can be seen that it is not a pre-agreed replacement.
Local reporters also showed great interest. Usually, changing the main players with tactical intentions occurs after about 20 minutes in the second half. It was even shortly after Son recorded his help. He also complied with his performance, but he was replaced at an unexpectedly early time. In addition, from Son Heung-min's reaction, it didn't seem to have been agreed in advance.
Postecoglou also had his own thoughts, according to the full text of the press conference released by Football London. However, it was his firm position that there was no need to discuss with the players as the appointment of players is the manager's own authority.
The reporters asked what they thought of replacing Son Heung-min.
Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min couldn't play more than that today. He came back after his injury. Last time around 60 minutes I was already exhausted. So no matter how the game goes, I won't be able to play for more than 55 to 60 minutes" he explained. He said he was going to lose it after 60 minutes (15 minutes in the second half) at the most.
Postecoglou "The most important point is that he made a significant contribution. Did a great job for our first goal. Again, we need to fight more battles in the future. I need him. So I didn't let him run more," he added.
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The reporters said, `Son Heung-min seemed a little surprised that he was missing. What was his reaction? Did you explain it to him separately?" asked.
Postecoglou is "No. I didn't feel any difference in Sonny. It would be rather surprising if a player likes to be out. And there is no need to discuss it with him. As I have already said, what is more important is the overall picture."
Meanwhile, Son was injured at home against Karabakh FK in the first round of the Europa League on September 27. In the 26th minute of the second half, when he complained of thigh pain, he collapsed.
Since then, he has been excluded from the away match at Manchester United in the sixth round of the Premier League, the away match at Ferencvaros in the second round of the Europa League, and the away match at Brighton in the seventh round of the Premier League. He was not also called up for the third Asian qualifying team for the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup.
Son Heung-min returned to the match against West Ham in the eighth round of the Premier League on the 19th. Son Heung-min was involved in three goals and led the way to a 4-1 victory, but was replaced in 70 minutes. After the game, I felt pain again and did not participate in training.
Since then, he has missed the Europa League AZ Alkmaar and the Premier League's ninth round against Crystal Palace. He seemed likely to return to the match against Manchester City in the round of 16 of the Carabao Cup, but he did not come out again.
Son Heung-min returned to the game for the first time in about two weeks. Postecoglou seems to have managed Son extremely conservatively as he was sick again just after the last West Ham match.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
