Heungmin, I'm sorry, but there's no rest! Tottenham captain is an extreme job, the harrowing reality of Son Heung-min's overwork that POSTECH coach also recognized

Feb 06, 2025

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"The physical and mental burden that Son Heung-min is under will be difficult for anyone to handle."

In the end, Tottenham Hotspur's reality is that whenever the team is disappointed, they have no choice but to rely on Son Heung-min (33). Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou hit another SOS to Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min admits that he needs to rest more than anyone else because he is under extreme pressure and pressure physically and mentally, but "We can't give him a break."Director Postecoglou's position is ".

British media TBR Football reported on the 6th (Korea time) 'Postecoglou acknowledged that Son Heung-min, the star player of the team who is currently performing brilliantly, was in desperate need of a break, but said he could not give a break'

Tottenham have been struggling since the beginning of this season with injuries to their players. From goalkeepers to strikers, there are no positions where no injuries have occurred. It is even said that the injured alone can make a squad of 11 people. In fact, more than 10 people have been injured so far.

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It was Son Heung-min who supported Tottenham, whose power was greatly reduced in the aftermath of the injury. If necessary, he constantly poured out his energy by playing the role of a front-line striker as well as his main position, the left wing. Tottenham is able to maintain its current position thanks purely to Son Heung-min's tearful dedication.

Coach Postecoglou also acknowledges this reality. In an interview with Football London, he said `Son Heung-min has been doing so well this season. Given the extreme situation the team put on Son this year, it will be difficult for anyone to handle the burden Son has received in terms of physical and mental aspects."

"Son Heung-min played an incredible game against Brentford last weekend," Postecoglou said. That was possible because he played only 45 minutes in the previous game. But I can't do that now"He stressed that Son Heung-min is in a situation where he cannot take a break."

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Postecoglou said, `If there was a chance to give Son a break to get him in his best shape, he would have done so. But I think Son Heung-min is clearly focused on taking the opportunity for his team to succeed as well as individuals this year," he added. In short, it means that Son Heung-min will have no choice but to continue to be used as the team's core power in the future.

Son Heung-min's overwork is bound to continue. In the early morning of the 7th, he has to play the second match of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Liverpool for his first career championship. The match against Aston Villa in the FA Cup will be held three days after the Carabao Cup. At least, we should focus all our efforts on the Carabao Cup and the FA Cup, which have the possibility of winning. Son Heung-min is the only one who can do that.

Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.