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Son Heung-min's performance against Newcastle was criticized. Along with this sluggish trend, expectations for Son Heung-min's future continue to increase.
Tottenham lost 1-2 to Newcastle in the 20th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 4th (Korea time).With the defeat, Tottenham has only won two games (three draws and five losses) in the last 10 official matches. The league table has fallen to 12th place.
Tottenham scored the first goal even though Son Heung-min and James Madison were excluded from the starting lineup. Dominic Solanke scored in the fourth minute of the first half to take the lead. However, the lead did not last long. Anthony Gordon's score in the sixth minute of the first half balanced Newcastle.
Tottenham did not hold out until the first half and allowed a come-from-behind goal. In the 38th minute of the first half, Aleksandar Isaac scored for Newcastle to take the lead. Later, Tottenham strengthened its attack by putting Son Heung-min in the second half, but failed to score an additional goal and lost.
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Son Heung-min spent the first half of the day on the bench, not starting the game. He was put in place of Timo Werner in the 17th minute of the second half when the team was being dragged 1-2. However, his performance was not good enough. Son Heung-min played about 38 minutes, including extra time, and recorded one key pass, one dribble success, and three ball competitions. There was no shot.
England's Evening Standard gave Son a rating of 6 points and evaluated it as `a threatening presence in the back space of the opponent's defense line, but the pass was irregular.' England's Football London pointed out that Son made a few threatening dribbles with a rating of five, but failed to find his way.
Global sports media The Athletic criticized Son's recent performance, saying, `No one can dispute that Son was not at his best in recent weeks, whether it be on the left or filling in for Solanke. Give Me Sports of England also expressed regret, saying, `We failed to score a good opportunity.'
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The problem is that Son Heung-min's slump has been repeated. Son Heung-min has been silent for four consecutive games. It is the first time this season that he has failed to score offensive points in four consecutive games. It is even more painful to be excluded from the starting lineup. Enze Postecoglou said in a post-match interview that it was a tactical decision for Son Heung-min, but there was no mention of the injury.
Concerns have already been raised about this situation. Tottenham Hotspur News reported that former Tottenham scout Brian King is not 100% sure Son Heung-min is in good health. Son Heung-min could notice his dissatisfaction after being replaced in the last Man City match. Son was replaced after 63 minutes, and King said he thought it was devastating to replace Son early. It is natural that Son Heung-min is often replaced early in recent games, raising questions. This season, he has struggled with multiple injuries. On these issues, King said, `Son Heung-min is replaced too often and Tottenham's play is hindered. I'm not sure if Son Heung-min's condition is 100%. At the end of the Manchester City match, Son looked unhappy on the bench" he insisted.
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Meanwhile, rumors of Son Heung-min's transfer are also drawing attention in this situation. France's Foot 01 reported on the 2nd that Son Heung-min, whose contract with Tottenham expires in June, could be one of the ways to reinforce PSG's strikers.
Foot 01 is not the first time PSG and Son Heung-min have been connected. PSG contacted Son four years ago because they wanted Son Heung-min. Luis Campos director and chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi prefer Son Heung-min because he thinks he can bring various things to the team. Son Heung-min has rejected PSG's offer because he wants to stay in the Premier League. Son Heung-min may change his mind now. It is now known that he intends to leave the Premier League. It seems that Lee Kang-in can persuade Son Heung-min to come to PSG. Son Heung-min's transfer to PSG is open, but he wants to discuss with Tottenham for now.
Along with Son Heung-min's slump, PSG is watching his situation. If Son Heung-min really decides to leave Tottenham with a disappointing performance, attention is being paid to whether PSG will make an offer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
