The level difference from EPL → Yang Min-hyuk, who is excluded from the list against the fifth division, will also be included in the Postecoglou plan. Attention is focusing on the possibility of playing in the Arsenal match
Jan 15, 2025
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Tottenham is set to play the 21st round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in London on the 16th (Korea time).
It is a difficult time for Tottenham. There is a big departure from the offense. Timo Werner was recently injured, leaving no choice but Son Heung-min, Dominic Solanke and Brennan Johnson. Except for Mikey Moore as a candidate, resources for appointment are insufficient.
Coach Enze Postecoglou also reported Werner's absence. Postecoglou is the player Werner has been injured. I hurt my hamstring. We are waiting for the results of the examination." Werner started against Tamworth earlier and was replaced after a sluggish performance, but he seems to have been injured. In the absence of Rodrigo Bentancur, Wilson O'Dober, Guglielmo Vicario, Mickey Pantherpen, Christian Romero, Ben Davies and Destiny Udogi, Werner will also leave due to injury.
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Yang Min-hyuk received 18 jersey numbers and was included in the first-team squad along with the registration of Tottenham's squad, drawing great attention. He was the best prospect in the K-League in the 2024 season. Born in 2006, despite his young age of 18, Yang Min-hyuk was not behind at all at the professional level. Initially, there were not many expectations that he would play as a main player, but Yang Min-hyuk won coach Yoon Jung-hwan's heart in winter training before the season and immediately started the opening game. He also scored his debut goal against Gwangju in the second round, showing his talent from the beginning of the season.
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.
The English Premier League 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. Spurs Webb of England wrote, `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 will undoubtedly face tremendous challenges.'
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This match against Arsenal could be even more difficult to attend. It can be difficult to hire a rookie against Arsenal, who are league rivals and are one-up. However, since Werner left due to injury, the possibility of Yang Min-hyuk being listed on the replacement list and expecting an opportunity has not completely disappeared depending on the physical condition of Hishalisson and Moore.
On the other hand, coach Enze Postecoglou has consistently been interviewing Yang Min-hyuk with an interview that reveals a little disappointing rather than positive about his participation.
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Coach Postecoglou's remarks may be a point about Yang Min-hyuk's coming from a low-level league, but considering Postecoglou's career so far, it is likely to be consideration for adaptation. Postecoglou is a coach who has already experienced the Asian stage while experiencing the J-League. He also has experience watching Asian players adapt on the European stage such as Celtic. Based on these things, it may be judged that Yang Min-hyuk needs to adapt, and it may be a burden to hire him right away.
Even ahead of the match against Tamworth, he did not change his mind much. Asked whether he would use a younger player in the match against Tamworth, Postecoglou replied, `No. It is important to give younger players time to play, but what is more important is time to lead us to the next round. We have to be careful not to make it a tricky game for us. We can give some people a break, but we are in a pretty limited situation."
Despite Postecoglou's remarks, expectations for Yang Min-hyuk's debut at Tottenham continue to grow. Attention is focusing on whether Yang Min-hyuk will be able to get on the ground in the match against Arsenal in Tottenham's uniform.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
