Son Heung-min, who ran 70m in 5 seconds, “I can run 200m”

Son Heung-min (29, Tottenham) scored the 13th goal in the league (17 goals in the season) in a month in a home game against West Bromwich in the English Premier League (EPL) held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 7th. Led.

The player who gave the wings to Son Heung-min was Harry Kane, 28, who returned from an ankle injury. Son Heung-min was completely isolated in the previous game where Kane was unable to play due to injury. He didn’t get a decent pass in midfield, and he had to get intensive checks from the opposing defenders. However, as Kane played in the second line, clearing the path of a blocked attack and properly stabbing the pass to the front, Son Heung-min was able to unfold his play after a long time.

On this day, the local broadcaster was surprised that Son Heung-min broke through 70m in 5 seconds to score a goal. After the game, Son Heung-min said, “I just did my job for the 70m or 80m team. If given the opportunity to score a goal, I can run 200m.” Regarding Kane, Son Heung-min said, “Whenever I play against Kane, I always have fun. We all know that Kane is the best striker in the world. Immediately after returning, I scored the goal the team needed.” Football statistics specialist’WoScore.com’ gave Son Heung-min a rating of 7.8 points. It is the second-highest rating of both teams after midfielder Pierre Emile Hoivier (8.4 points). After the match, Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho mentioned Son Heung-min’s renewal of the contract. Son Heung-min’s contract with Tottenham will expire in 2023. Director Mourinho said, “Son Heung-min has about two years left in the contract. Let’s wait for the right time.” “Many people lost their jobs due to the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19), and it is difficult. I don’t think it’s time to mention the renewal of the club and player. But I believe it will be done easily.

Son Heung-min is scheduled to compete in the round of 16 against Everton in the England Football Association (FA) Cup on the 11th.

Reporter Dongwook Kim [email protected]Go to reporter page>