Oh! Son Heung-min, who is at the forefront of the disappointing Big Chance Miss, has the worst performance in full time, Tottenham, and Villa have lost 12 FA Cups

Feb 10, 2025

Tottenham lost again.

Tottenham lost 1-2 to Aston Villa in the fourth round (32 strongest teams) of the 2024-2025 FA Cup at Birmingham Villa Park in England on the 10th (Korea time). Tottenham, which failed to advance to the final with a 0-4 defeat in the second leg of the Carabao Cup (League Cup) semifinals against Liverpool on the 7th, three days ago, packed up two tournaments with the defeat. If you don't win the Europa League, you won't get a medal again.

The focus of the match was on Son Heung-min. The criticism against Son has gone too far recently. Son Heung-min is in his 10th season at Tottenham but has never reached the top. The desire to win was greater than anyone else. However, it was not enough to be alone in the injured ward.

But the gaze was cold. England's 『Give Me Sports" classified Son Heung-min as 『Listen to Offer』 along with Hishalisson, Bentancourt and Bissouma』 on the 8th.

Give Me Sports says there is a player who should welcome all offers, although Tottenham do not necessarily have to sell. The first one is Son Heung-min. He has been an icon for Tottenham for many years. Undoubtedly one of the best players in the English Premier League (EPL). However, there has been a noticeable decrease in attack points compared to the past. I think it's time to cash in before things get worse.'

Son Heung-min scored double-digit points for nine consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season. He is the only player who has scored double-digit goals for nine consecutive seasons in the EPL. In the 2021-2022 season, he became the first Asian player to win the EPL top scorer. But he forgot the 'Eunhye'.

Jamie Redknapp, who played for Tottenham in the past, criticized Son Heung-min after the match against Liverpool. Redknapp said "Players are partly to blame. I don't think Son Heung-min is playing the captain role. I've never seen a team lead. When the team was struggling, what did he bring?" Michael Dawson also joined the criticism against Tottenham.

There was a desperate need for a rebound. Just in time, Son Heung-min was strong in the villa. He has seven goals and four assists. Son Heung-min came forward as the front-line striker. However, it was sluggish. Son Heung-min played full time on the day and made a total of 23 touches. He attempted nine passes and made eight. Keypass was number one among them. Cross tried twice and never made it. The shot was attempted 3 times, of which the effective shot was 1.

The effective shot was especially regrettable. He had a decisive opportunity in the 23rd minute of the first half, but failed to score. Son got the worst evaluation in the end. SofaScore gave him 6.2 points. It was the lowest point in both teams. Huscored dotcom gave the fourth-lowest 6.1 points after centre-back duo Danso (5.7)-Grey (5.8) and midfielder Bentancourt (6.0). He was the lowest among the attackers. Footmob gave him 5.9 points, the second-lowest after a fumble goalkeeper, Kinski.

The British media's assessment was no different. Football London gave the lowest four points. Football London lost another chance in the second half when a no-mark shot from Moore was blocked by Martinez in the first half. Tottenham needed the captain's ability, but they couldn't.'

The Daily Express was more straightforward. The Express says Son Heung-min should be treated the same way as any player who has been publicly chastised by the coach. He looks like he's in a free ride now,' he said, giving him four points, his lowest point.

Tottenham Hotspur News gives four points, the second-lowest after Danso, and Tottenham's captain, who had no presence at Anfield, did the same at Villa Park. It is not the face of the captain in any way.

Tottenham's performance was also disappointing amid Son Heung-min's poor performance. Tottenham gave up the lead under Villa's strong pressure and sophisticated passwork. If it weren't for Kinski's good defense, he would have given up more goals. Tottenham's defeat is expected to accelerate rumors of the replacement of Postecoglou.

The home team Villa put up a 4-2-3-1 formation. Doniel Malan came out as a one-top. It was followed by Jacob Ramsey-Morgan Rogers-Leon Bailey. The midfield was formed by Yuri Tillemance-John McGinn. The four backs were Lukadinho-Bubacar Kamara-Ezri Konsa-Andres Garcia. The goal was defended by Emiliano Martinez.

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The away team Tottenham also faced 4-2-3-1. I took out my nail card for the first time in a long time. Son Heung-min is at the forefront. Matisse Tell-Dejan Kulusevski-Mike Moore stood for the second term. Rodrigo Bentancur-Lucas Beribal was in the waistline. The four-back was made up of Jed Spence-Archie Gray-Kevin Danso-Pedrofor. Antonin Kinski wore goalkeeper gloves.

Aston Villa scored the first goal as soon as it started. In the first minute of the first half, Rogers caught the ball in the center and broke through. Tottenham's defense was shaken, and Rodgers stabbed Ramsey, who was holding on to the left. Ramsey attempted a powerful shot. Kinski came to the front, but he couldn't stop it properly and crossed the goal line.

Villa took full control. He shook Tottenham's defense with a quick pass. 12 min Garcia caught the ball in a corner. Attempted left footed shot from the right side of the penalty box. It went up high.

In the 13th minute, Villa intercepted a ball that Kinski had not handled properly. Malan, who received the pass, hit and hit a powerful right foot shot. Slightly off the post.

14 min Bailey broke down the right and attempted a left footed shot. Kinski blocked the slightly deflected ball well.

In the 18th minute, Tillemence went on the attack. He dribbled alone in the midfield. When the space opened, he immediately hit a mid-range shot with his left foot. Slightly off the right side of the net.

20 min Villa went on the counterattack. Malan broke through and stabbed Ramsey on the left. It was a scene similar to the first goal. Ramsey's left footed shot went off the post.

23 min Tottenham's first shot came out. Son Heung-min missed a decisive chance. Tottenham launched a counterattack for the first time in a long time. Kulusevski poked a through pass to Moore, who was digging into the right. Moore hit and sent a ground ball cross to Son Heung-min, who was digging into the center. Son Heung-min's non-stone shot was blocked by goalkeeper Martinez's super save.

In the process, Konsa was injured, and Ramare Bogard was put in instead.

28 min Villa are back on the attack. Bailey, who received Rodgers' pass, dug in from right to center. He attempted a left-footed shot. Kinski saved it well. Ramsey jumped in from the left and shot again. I hit the side net.

31 min Villa again create a threatening scene. Rodgers broke through Beribal's tackle and broke through. He fired a powerful shot from the front of the arc. Goalkeeper Kinski saved it. Malan connected the rebound ball with a shot. I crossed the crossbar.

35 min Rogers-Ramsey combination flashed again. Rodgers stabbed Ramsey, who was digging to the left. Ramsey's cutback was fortunately blocked by Tottenham's defense.

Extra time Villa had a good chance. Gray made a pass miss during the build-up process. Bailey grabbed it and stabbed Malan, who was digging into the back space. Malan's shot hit the side net.

Tottenham also fought back. Spence attempted a right-footed mid-range shot with Veribal's pass. It's off the mark. In the end, the first half ended with 0-1, Tottenham giving up the lead.

Tottenham made a change at the start of the second half. Moore was removed and Eve Bissouma was added. Kulusevski moved to the right. Tottenham took the lead under strong pressure in the second half.

In the fourth minute of the second half, Son Heung-min had another chance. From the right, the prisoner poked his left foot into the center. It was connected to Son Heung-min, who was digging into the back space. Son Heung-min hit once and tried to shoot with his right foot strongly. Bogard stretched out his feet and blocked them.

In the ensuing corner kick, Digne fell after being hit in the face by a header ball. Medical staff were put in, and fortunately, they recovered and continued the game.

8 min Tottenham have another chance. The prisoner broke through and broke down the right side. He poked a ground ball cross to Son Heung-min in the center. Son Heung-min caught it and passed to Bissouma, who was a no-mark on the right. Bissouma's pass hit the defense.

In the 10th minute, Kulusevski attempted a left-footed shot in a counterattack. Bismar gave it to Kulusevski, who was on the right. Kulusevski hit the inside and curled a shot, but he headed in front of the goalkeeper.

Villa, which had been pushed back, aimed to rebound with a quick counterattack. McGinn went on the attack after a nice depression in the middle. He poked a through pass to Ramsey, who was penetrating to the left. Ramsey confronted the goalkeeper. The left footed shot was blocked by goalkeeper Kinski.

19 min Villa scored an extra goal. Malan stabbed Bailey, who was digging to the right. Bailey caught the ball and was facing the defense, sending a pass to Malan, who was turning back. Malan wasted no time trying to get a ground ball cross. The prisoner tried to stop it, but he couldn't stop it properly, and Rogers, who was jumping in, finished with a strong shot. 2-0, Villa's lead.

21 min Villa have taken the change. Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, who were recruited from the winter transfer market, were also deployed. Malan and Bailey are out. The game was suspended for 22 minutes. Danso's forehead burst. Got hit in the elbow during header contest with Rashford.

Villa's pressure has come to life. Rashford created the opportunity by pressing hard. 26 min Asensio's talent shone. Sent Rodgers a backheel after a nice touch. Rodgers stabbed Asensio, who was digging again, and Asensio gave it to Rodgers, who was running through the right. Rodgers' shot hit the side net. It was such a wonderful scene that director Unai Emery applauded.

Tottenham changed the center. I took out Bentancur and put in Pape Matar Sarr. 28 min Rashford was knocked down as he broke through the left. Rashford claimed a penalty, but the referee kept his heart.

30 min Villa made an exquisite scene. Villa, who broke through the opponent's pressure to build up, had two wonderful passes in the center, and Ramsey took the lone chance. Ramsey's shot against the goalkeeper did not exceed Kinski's goalkeeper.

32 min Tottenham missed a crucial chance. Bissouma's shot from the front of the arc hit the defense and connected to the prisoner on the right. Porro hit the center and attempted a powerful ground ball cross. The ball flowed backward and headed to Danso, who was a no-mark. Danso's shot went off the post. Danso cradled his head and felt sorry.

35 min Villa made a replacement. Digne was taken out and Ian Marsen was added. 40 min Son Heung-min kicked a free kick. I tried the prepared set piece. Son Heung-min poked it to the center. But Kulusevski and the prisoner overlapped. Martinez saved the prisoner's shot well.

43 min Villa went on the counterattack. It was Rashford. Rashford dribbled from the right and dug into the middle. Gray blocked it before the last shot.

The atmosphere of extra time has changed. Tottenham scored a comeback. From the right, Kulusevski crossed with his left foot. Tel, who changed his position to the middle, crossed Martinez with a sensational volley shot. It was Tel's debut goal for England, wearing a Tottenham uniform in the winter transfer market.

In the rest of the time, Tottenham went on a general offensive. But he couldn't go beyond Villa's defense. In the end, the match ended with Villa's 2-1 victory.

Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.