Son Heung-min looks less confident, 81 minutes of silence + Tottenham's worst rating, 01 loss to Nottingham after a rough match
Dec 27, 2024
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Tottenham Hotspur lost 0-1 in the 18th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, at 0:00 a.m. on the 27th (Korea time). Tottenham, which knelt down on the day following the 3-6 defeat against Liverpool, seems to be sinking further with consecutive losses. Tottenham ranked 11th with 23 points.
On the other hand, Nottingham won four consecutive games and jumped to third place with 34 points. Nottingham continued to make a splash, challenging themselves to the European Champions League.
Son Heung-min started again. Local media predicted that Son Heung-min would rest and Brennan Johnson would fill the spot. The reason was the poor performance against Liverpool and the arrangement of physical strength in preparation for the Boxing Day. Football London says 'Someone on the offensive has to get out for Johnson's legs who have rested. He said he could be an older Son Heung-min. Tottenham Hotspur News also reported, `Son Heung-min looked exhausted in the last game. Son Heung-min, 32, may want to take a break on Boxing Day. Especially when the game schedule is tight and heavy.
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It was a game that needed a rebound from Son Heung-min's point of view. Son has five goals and six assists in the league this season. It's not a bad record numerically, but there are ups and downs every season. In particular, he failed to make a single effective shot in the last game and received the lowest evaluation among the strikers. As Tottenham's offense depends on whether Son Heung-min plays or not, Son Heung-min's play was also the subject of much attention in the region. Fortunately, Son was strong with four goals and two assists in five games he played on Boxing Day.
Son Heung-min unfortunately failed to score an offensive point, but he showed his best performance on the day, shooting a sharp shot in the fourth minute of the first half. In particular, he fired a sharp shot from a free kick at the end of the first half, but it was regrettable that he hit the side net. Son Heung-min attempted three shots on the day and recorded one effective shot. It had a pass success rate of 90% out of 52 touches, with three key passes. Cross also made two and dribbled two times.
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Son Heung-min received extreme reviews. All of the places that give mechanical ratings have the highest ratings among Tottenham players. Whoscored Dotcom scored 6.9 points, while Footmob and SofaScore scored 7.4. All of them were ranked first in the team.
However, the qualitative evaluation was different. The London Evening Standard gave the worst score of four. 'Shooting in the 5th minute of the first half was the only performance of the day. It was another weakness on this day, he criticized. Football London added. I gave him three points. Football London played in a disquieting, ineffective manner. Tottenham needs more stimulation from Son Heung-min, adding that it is as responsible for Postecoglou as the captain to fail to get to a good position.
The Daily Express also gave the lowest score of five points. It was the same rating as Spence, who was sent off. The Daily Express criticized 'There was no chance except for the shot made by taking Kulusevski's pass, only repeating the non-special pass' The Boy Hotspur also gave him five points and said he looked like a player lacking confidence.
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In the beginning, Son Heung-min made a good scene. After a bold breakthrough in the fourth minute of the first half, he tried to shoot with his right foot in front of the arc. Unfortunately, I fell into the goalkeeper's arms. In the 10th minute, he induced a warning. I tripped and fell in the process of breaking through. Yates was warned.
Nottingham countered with his unique counterattack. In the 11th minute, Hudson-Odoi moved from left to center in a counterattack and fired a right-footed shot. It went up. In the 13th minute, Anderson arced and attempted a right footed shot. He came out after hitting the defense.
20 min Son Heung-min missed a disappointing chance. Johnson's pass deflected off the defense and headed to Son Heung-min in the box. Son Heung-min was blocked by Milenkovic in the process of catching and breaking through. Tottenham's forward offensive resources played well and led the attack, but it was a shame at the end.
25 min Tottenham went on an onslaught. With Bentancourt's pass, Johnson fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the box. He was blocked by the goalkeeper. Nottingham's counterattack immediately followed. Elanga's shot went slightly over the post.
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A panicked Tottenham went on the offensive. The 38th minute missed a crucial chance. Johnson, who received Kulusevski's pass, fired a powerful shot from the right side of the box. Stuck by Sells' super save. 45 min Solanke got a free kick from a good position. Son Heung-min, who played kicker, kicked strongly with a near post. The height was perfect, but unfortunately, I hit the side net.
Tottenham created an opportunity in the first minute of the second half. Johnson's pass was connected to Klusevski. Klusevski's left footed shot went off the right side of the net. Tottenham attempted to equalise by taking possession of the ball, but Nottingham's defensive wall was thick.
On the contrary, Nottingham's attack was sharper. Seven minutes from the left, goalkeeper Foster failed to handle the cross properly, which connected to Gibbs-White. Gibbs-White's shot was managed by goalkeeper Foster.
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15 min Nottingham took a sharp attack. Gibbs-White's forward pass connected to Anderson, who was digging into the back space. Foster hit Anderson's left-footed cross, which spilled over Hudson-Odoi. I connected the volleysuit, but it didn't fit properly. In the 17th minute, it hit Milenkovic in the head who was involved in the attack from a corner, but it came up.
Tottenham made a difference. 18 min Except for Bentancourt and Sarr, Lucas Beribal and Medicine went in. He aimed to score through a change in the midfield. In the 21st minute, Medicine caught the ball that Son Heung-min gave away from the left well. I connected with a shot right away, but it came up.
Immediately, Nottingham's attacks followed. Williams' mid-range shot and Aina's right foot shot all went off the post. Nottingham opted for a 28-minute change. Elanga, who scored, was excluded and Morato was put in to strengthen the defense.
From Tottenham's point of view, a frustrating trend continued. In the 30th minute, Son Heung-min tried to shoot, but he came out after the defense. 35 min Tottenham made another change. Without Son Heung-min and Woo Do-ki, Timo Werner and Pedro prisoners entered. Nottingham also used a replacement card. With the exception of Anderson and Gibbs-White, James Ward-Prouse and Jota Silva were added.
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Nottingham attacked in the clutter. In the 42nd minute, Einier, who was replaced, pushed with power and fired a powerful right-footed shot. I hit the side net. 45 min Tottenham tried to score with Solanke's header following Porro's cross, but it was weak.
Tottenham went on a last-minute offensive, but to make matters worse in extra time, Spencer was warned in the process of blocking a counterattack. He left the ground because of accumulated warnings. In the end, the game ended like this. Tottenham again had a bitter taste of defeat.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
