"Personal records motivate me a lot... I might think I was happy with 2 assists but I would like to do more."
Son Heung-min, who joined the 10-10 club (10 goals - 10 assists) again this season with a flashy move away from Ipswich Town, expressed hunger for more offensive points.
Son Heung-min's Tottenham won 4-1 away to Ipswich Town in the 26th round of the English Premier League (EPL) at Portman Road Stadium in Ipswich, England on the 22nd (Korea time).
It is the result of the eye-to-eye coordination of the duo "John-SON". Son Heung-min started the day and scored multiple help to Brennan Johnson's multi-goal in the 16th minute of the first half and the 28th minute of the first half. After drilling through the left side with light physical movement, he said he would accumulate two assists in the league's 8th to 9th (seasons 9th to 10th) at once with accurate cutbacks. He also joined the Tenten Club with 10 goals and 10 assists in the season, including 6 goals and 9 assists in 23 league games, 3 goals in 6 Europa League games, 1 assist in 2 FA Cup games and 1 goal in 4 League Cup games. Along with the record of 20 offensive points for nine consecutive seasons, joining the 10-10 club is also five times after 18 goals-11 assists in the 2017-2018 season, 18 goals-11 assists in the 2019-2020 season, 22 goals-17 assists in the 2020-2021 season, and 17 goals-10 assists in the 2023-2024 season. Thanks to the captain's performance, Tottenham won three consecutive league games for the first time in a year and two months, succeeding as if to turn the mood around after the elimination of the Cup.
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In an interview with Sports Chosun after the game, Son Heung-min said, `I thought it was most important for the team to win three consecutive games," he said, explaining the reason for his dedication as a captain and team player. Four days later, he was determined ahead of the home game against Manchester City on the 27th. "For now, it's most important to do what we have to do in a given situation. Just as the players are really doing their best in every training stadium, we have to put everything into the game that day so that we can bring victory. One game just ended. You can like it today, but rather than being too excited and excited, if you prepare well for the game by taking it humbly every moment, there will be good results."
Son Heung-min said, "(Before the season, we said we wanted a quality game," but his mind remains unchanged when he was diagnosed that he recovered his form as the number of games decreased to once a week after playing two to three games during the week. The body is the most important thing for all players. Not only us, but many teams also have many injuries. The number of games is high and there is a lot of movement, so the players are feeling a lot of fatigue. The players are really doing their best as they can."
After successfully reversing the atmosphere with the return of the injured and three consecutive league wins, he continued to talk a lot with young players under difficult circumstances. I personally thought a lot about how to overcome this situation. In the end, the synergy that team members receive when experienced players and capable players return is huge and helpful, he said. "Some more players will return in a few days. I hope there will be a situation where we can come back with a better atmosphere, a brighter atmosphere and good energy and help the team a little bit."
Asked about joining the 10-10 club "For me, personal record is one of the motivations that develops me every moment. I'm hungry every moment. With today's assist, more people might think they'll be happy with the game, but I want to do more. "I really want to score more direct goals as well. I really don't change." `I'm so happy to help the team win in the meantime,' he said with a smile. "I don't know how much I'll do, but I want to do my best to give many goals, a lot of assists, actions that help my team members, and play to give many soccer fans pleasure." expressed his initial intention."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
