Is SON the only thing we can lean on? → "Hospers HQ"Tottenham's hope, on SON's shoulders"
Nov 30, 2024
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On the 30th (Korea time), 'Hospers HQ' said, 'The hope for Tottenham to have a successful season depends on the shoulders of players like Son Heung-min.' Son Heung-min should quickly regain his performance.
Hotspur HQ expressed concern that Son Heung-min's scoring ability has declined this season.
Hotspur HQ said 'Son Heung-min's poor scoring is due to injury problems. Son Heung-min had difficulty scoring goals early in the season. Son Heung-min scored a penalty kick goal against AS Roma in the Europa League, but this is only his fourth goal in all 13 matches this season.
Tottenham drew 2-2 in the fifth round of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) phase of the 2024-2025 season against AS Roma at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 29th. The draw saw Tottenham fall to ninth place.
Son Heung-min scored the first goal with a penalty kick, but missed several chances.
Son has four goals in 13 games this season. Three goals in nine matches in the Premier League. At this pace, 10 league goals this season are considered to be easy. Arithmetically, it is a 9.5 goal pace.
Hotspur HQ said: "'Son Heung-min scored his last goal in mid-October. After that, I had a frustrating time. His lackluster performance in front of goal raised a question mark over his form. Son Heung-min had several good chances, including three shots in the box, but it was clear that he lacked calmness at important moments.
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Hotspur HQ hopes Son will regain his sharpness in front of the goal. Tottenham are up for the trophy this season. Son Heung-min's performance is important to return to the Champions League. Brennan Johnson has grown into a reliable goal scorer, but Son Heung-min has to show his best performance if he wants to compete at the highest level.
Then 'Tottenham has a tight schedule ahead of it. The hope of a successful season depends on the shoulders of players like Son Heung-min. Son hoped that if he is healthy, he can make a big difference.
Son Heung-min 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 action against West Ham in the eighth round of the Premier League on October 19. 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 Premier League against Aston Villa on November 3, about two weeks later.
Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou pointed out that Son Heung-min suffered from injury.
Postecoglou was asked at an official press conference after the AS Roma match if Son Heung-min had lost confidence.
Postecoglou "I don't know if he's lacking confidence. Sonny is having a chaotic season. This doesn't help. Yes. I had a few good chances to score goals today as well. He showed great performance in that area."
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Son Heung-min has been suffering from injuries since the beginning of the season. Postecoglou diagnosed Son Heung-min as not showing consistent performance due to injury. The thinness of Tottenham's side's strikers is also a burden for Son Heung-min.
Postecoglou says "We have a pretty thin side squad. Other than Son Heung-min, there are only Brennan Johnson and Timo Werner. That's why we have to manage Son very carefully."
Postecoglou went on to say that it was not just Son Heung-min's fault.
He "It wasn't just that we were having trouble today. There were quite a few really good opportunities. We hit the post three times. I think there were a few cases where I could have finished the game if I had been a little more calm."
dhhan@sportschosun.com
