Shock Son Heung-min is deprived of captaincy, replaced by Klusevski? I can't ignore the recent contribution...Question whether SON is the right leader → Need someone to speak up actively

Dec 14, 2024

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There was an opinion that Son Heung-min's captaincy should be replaced with Dejan Klusevski from a long-term perspective. Klusevski's recent contribution to the team cannot be ignored. First of all, it is argued that it is necessary to make Klusevski supplement Son Heung-min as vice-captain and then put him in the captain's position in the long run.

On the 14th (Korea Standard Time), Spurs Webb said, "Tottenham should go down the path of leading Dejan Kulusevski as the future captain"His commitment to the team supports Son in difficult times, and Klusevski is the perfect candidate to wear the captain's armband in the next few years."

Media reports "Tottenham's season has never been smooth and remains at the bottom of the Premier League table"Because of their unstable performance, both fans and experts are expressing concern about the team's direction."

Son Heung-min is drawing the most attention in this poor performance.

Despite his undeniable talent and popularity among fans, he has been struggling with injuries and a sharp decline in form this season. Most of Son Heung-min's performances were below expectations, and he had to suffer criticism as he did not show the form of his past heyday.

Coach Enze Postecoglou is openly supporting Son Heung-min despite growing criticism. But questions continue to be raised about whether Son Heung-min is the right leader for Tottenham.

Spursweb said `Son Heung-min's commitment to Tottenham is certain, and his difficulties stem from the bigger problems of the team rather than personal failure.' We need someone who can bridge the gap between the squad and the coaching staff, demand high standards on the field and actively speak out."

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This is why Klusevski is seen as a strong candidate for vice-captain.

The media outlet said: "The Swedish winger has consistently shown what Tottenham desperately need from the vice-captain"By giving clear and careful answers at the press conference, we can see that he is not only aware of the team's challenges but is also prepared to hold his colleagues accountable.' It is undeniable that Kulusevski runs tirelessly on the field and combines aggressive talent and defensive integrity. What makes Kulusevski stand out even more is his leadership experience on the international stage. Kulusevski, despite his young age of 24, has captained Sweden's national team five times, demonstrating his ability as a leader."

Klusevski has four goals and seven assists in 23 games this season. While playing as a winger and midfielder, he is leading the team's overall offense and defense based on his strong activity.

Spursweb added "Tottenham's attack statistics further support his claim. His contributions, which often show creativity and determination even during his team's lackluster performances, give his remarks a boost."Klusevski is the ideal person to take on an official leadership role for a team looking for a leader to anchor in the storm."

It is true that Tottenham are currently having a difficult season. It's a tough situation, but it's also clear that Klusevski's performance is avoiding the worst. SpursWeb argued that Tottenham, which is reeling from this, should give the team a change of leadership to revitalize the team.

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However, some suggested that this change should be approached from a careful perspective as such changes could have unintended consequences during unstable times. If Klusevski takes over as vice-captain right now, either James Medicine or Christian Romero will be deprived of his vice-captain position. In the long run, if Klusevski takes over the captain's position, Son Heung-min will also step down from the captain's position. In this case, the confidence of the players who were previously in charge of the task as leaders can be lowered and only dissatisfaction can be raised.

The media must decide carefully, comparing the benefits of "postecoglou instilling new energy into leadership structures with the potential risks of excluding existing figures."Ultimately, decisions about leadership should not be made lightly, but we cannot deny what Kulusevski has shown."

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