Postecoglou was properly beaten by a ridiculous explosion from a league below the level of the EPL, Tottenham is already on the verge of losing 10
Jan 05, 2025
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Tottenham lost 1-2 at home to Newcastle in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 4th (Korea time). Tottenham didn't win four games in a row. With seven wins, three draws, and 10 losses, it lost 10 games in its opening 20 games.
There were controversial remarks before the game. Coach Postecoglou mentioned Yang Min-hyuk ahead of the showdown. The problem was his absurd remarks. Postecoglou said, `There are no special plans at this time. be left to adapt. Yang Minhyuk is still very young. It came from the other side of the world. The level of competition there (Korea) cannot be compared to the level you will face here (England). So I'm giving you time to adjust. It is very helpful that Son Heung-min is here. He is helping him both inside and outside the club. I'm trying to help you settle down quickly. It's giving me a chance to adapt. There are no special plans, and we will proceed according to the situation while watching the adaptation."
Yang Min-hyuk, born in 2006, signed a semi-professional contract with K League 1 Gangwon FC as a high school student in 2024. With his outstanding performance, he signed a professional contract in six months. He confirmed his joining of Tottenham in July last year and booked a place in Europe. Last year, he played in all 38 K-League games and scored 12 goals and 6 assists. He also received the Young Player Award for his overwhelming support.
Tottenham asked Yang Min-hyuk to `join early.' It was originally scheduled to join in January 2025, but it moved to the UK faster than planned. Yang Min-hyuk left the country on the 16th of last month and has been preparing to officially join the Tottenham training ground. Yang Min-hyuk finally completed his registration on January 1, 2025. I got my number 18. However, Postecoglou left a shocking remark.
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According to statistics company Footmob, Son Heung-min recorded a 92% pass success rate (24/26) and one opportunity creation and 33 touches in 28 minutes. The rating was 7.0. Another media outlet, SofaScore, also gave only 7.0 points.
Meanwhile, Tottenham scored the first goal in the fourth minute of the first half. Dominic Solanke completed Pedro Porro's cross with a header goal. Newcastle immediately hit back. Just two minutes later, Anthony Gordon scored to tie the score at 1-1. However, Joelinton's handball foul was pointed out in the process. The referee recognized the score based on his normal play.
British media Sky Sports said in a text message 'Postecoglou is angry at the touchline. 'I think he thinks he shouldn't be allowed to score because it was Joelinton's handball before Gordon's score.
The EPL secretariat confirmed ' through a video review (VAR) on social media. I saw the possibility of Joelinton's handball. However, he explained that his arm was in a natural position, and that it was an accidental contact.
Newcastle took a 2-1 lead in the 38th minute with an additional goal from Alexander Isak. Isaac opened the scoring in seven consecutive games. Tottenham tried to turn the game around, but it was not enough. We took the defeat at home.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
