It comes from a place where there is a level difference from the EPL→ Postecoglou has no plans for use, excluding the list of Newcastle match that explodes absurdly towards Yang Min-hyuk
Jan 05, 2025
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Tottenham lost 1-2 in the 20th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 against Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 4th (Korea time).
Coach Enze Postecoglou operated in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Dominic Solanke on the front line, Brennan Johnson on the second line, Dejan Kulusevski and Timo Werner on the third line, and Pape Sarr and Lucas Beribal on the third line. The defense consisted of Pedro Porro, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray and Jed Spence. Brandon Austin kept the goal.
There was no name for Yang Min-hyuk. I couldn't even find it on the replacement list. Attention has been paid to the possibility of playing after registering for the squad in January, but Yang Min-hyuk was excluded from the list against Newcastle.
It was a foregone conclusion. Coach Postecoglou has already strongly expressed his intention that it is still difficult to hire Yang Min-hyuk at a pre-press conference against Newcastle. Postecoglou has no special plans yet for the appointment of Yang Min-hyuk. Just adaptation is the top priority" "I played in a completely different environment that has so far fallen short of EPL levels. I'm a very young player, so I want to give him time to adjust to this place" he said.
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Yang Min-hyuk, who even signed a professional contract, played in 38 K League games and finished the season with 12 goals and 5 assists. It also swept all kinds of awards. Yang Min-hyuk, who won the K-League Young Player of the Month award five times, was delighted with this year's Young Player of the Year and Best 11 at the K-League awards ceremony. Yang Min-hyuk has already demonstrated his skills in various areas such as shooting, passing, goal-making, and kicking on the K-League stage.
However, the English Premier League (EPL) is a completely different stage. The world's best striker Son Heung-min is also difficult to guarantee his performance every season, and it is a league where world-class players struggle. Moreover, adapting at a young age may not be easier.
Nevertheless, Postecoglou's remarks are regrettable because they can completely dampen the young player's momentum. Since the difference in the performance stage does not determine the player's ability, it is difficult to say that it is the coach's attitude to hope for the growth of prospects.
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Spursweb said 'Fans will be looking forward to the arrival of a new Korean star. If Yang Min-hyuk achieves even half of what Son Heung-min has achieved, he will be able to build a fantastic career as a player, and fans hope to have a new name to sing in the stadium. Then 'Tottenham fans should be patient with Yang Min-hyuk. Yang Min-hyuk had a lot of expectations and shone in the K League. However, the step he takes is tremendous. We are competing in the most difficult league in the world, and we will undoubtedly face tremendous challenges.'
However, an opportunity may come to Yang Min-hyuk at an early point. This is because Tottenham is scheduled to play the third round of the FA Cup against Tamworth FC, a member of the National League, which is the fifth division of England. The match between Tottenham and Tamworth will be held on the 12th. Coach Enze Postecoglou is likely to operate an extreme rotation due to the large power difference with the opponent. For Yang Min-hyuk, he can make his Tottenham debut in a very short period of time, and it is a good opportunity to make his debut in front of Tottenham fans.
Depending on his performance, he can also break the record of being the youngest EPL debutant in history. Earlier on December 28 last year, Brentford defender Kim Ji-soo made his debut on the EPL stage and was listed as the youngest to make his debut at the age of 20 years and 4 days. Yang Min-hyuk is only 18 years old, so if he makes his debut within this year, he can make this record his own.
On Yang Min-hyuk, Postecoglou put adaptation first with a conservative view. However, considering Tottenham's situation, it is time to consider an early debut. Attention is expected to be paid to whether Yang Min-hyuk will debut or not and Postecoglou's decision.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
