SON, did not find a way → No understanding of starting, mixed evaluation toward Son Heung-min, Tottenham in crisis has no answer
Jan 05, 2025
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Tottenham, led by coach Enze Postecoglou, 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.
Postecoglou excluded Son from the starting list. 'Captain' Son Heung-min started the game on the bench. It is the second time Son Heung-min has replaced Bournemouth in the league this season after the 14th round (he was put in the 12th minute of the second half) last month. Son Heung-min started 15 of 17 games during the 20th round, excluding three games that he left due to injury. Son, who has scored five goals and six assists in this season's league, failed to add offensive points on the day. No offensive points have been made in league games since last month's one goal and two help in the 16th round against Southampton.
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.
British media Football London gave Son five points and criticized him 'A couple of threatening runs, but he couldn't find a way out. Footboom said 'Tottenham needed a more solid offensive given its dizzy defense. Excluding Son Heung-min and James Maddison from the starting members was an incomprehensible choice.
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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.
