'SON Accountability Theory' Appears → Press Conference Direct Shot "Only four goals have been scored so far. Have you lost your confidence?"
Nov 30, 2024
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According to a report by British media 'Football London' on the 29th (Korea time), Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou was asked if Son Heung-min had lost his confidence.
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, England. The draw saw Tottenham fall to ninth place.
Son Heung-min scored the first goal with a penalty kick, but missed several chances.
In an official press conference after the game, Sonny scored a goal for Postecoglou, but it was only his fourth goal of the season. Would it be fair to say he lacks confidence in front of the goalpost at the moment?The question came up ".
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."
Postecoglou said "He's a player capable of creating those opportunities. We know that we have played consistently for 10 years. However, this season has been chaotic. It's an important part for us that he's on his way to full form."
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."
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Son Heung-min scored four goals in the 2015-2016 season, his first season in the Premier League. Since then, he has scored double digits for eight consecutive years.
Tottenham fan community Hotspur HQ said 'Son Heung-min had a hard time scoring goals early in the season. He scored a penalty against AS Roma, but it was only his fourth goal. Son has had a frustrating time since scoring his last goal in mid-October. The lackluster performance in front of goal raised questions about his form.'
Hotspur HQ said 'Son Heung-min had several good chances, including three shots from inside the box against Rome, but he clearly lacked calm at important moments. Postecoglou pointed out that the frustration caused by the injury caused Son to lose his form.
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.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
