[OSEN=서정환 기자] Andre Gomes (30, Everton), who had a bad relationship with Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham), scored a return goal against Tottenham.
Tottenham beat Everton 2-1 in the ’18th round of the 2023-2024 season Premier League’ held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 24th (Korean time). Tottenham (36 points) rose to 4th place, beating 5th place Manchester City (34 points), which had played one less game, by 2 points.
Tottenham took the lead in the 9th minute of the first half with Richarlison’s first goal after receiving a pass from Brennan Johnson. Nine minutes later, Son Heung-min scored an additional goal to seal the victory. Richarlison, who added a goal in a week, has already scored his 5th league goal.
Everton removed Gueye and replaced Andre Gomes in the 24th minute of the first half. Gomes scored a chasing goal in the 37th minute of the second half. It was significant that he scored a goal after coming on as a substitute in the first game of this season. Moreover, the opponent was Son Heung-min’s Tottenham. It was an unforgettable match for Gomes.
Gomes has a bad relationship with Son Heung-min. On November 4, 2019, in the 11th round against Tottenham, Son Heung-min made a retaliatory back tackle on Gomes. After falling, Gomes suffered a terrible injury where his right ankle was twisted to 90 degrees. The injury was so serious that even Son Heung-min burst into tears after the tackle, looking in disbelief. Son Heung-min was immediately sent off.
Although it was not intentional, Son Heung-min was also shocked. The trauma was so severe that Tottenham appointed a psychotherapist. Son Heung-min apologized to Gomez by sending him a text message after the game. There was strong pessimism that Gomez needed at least five months to recover.
Fortunately, Gomez healed his injury and returned to the field after two months. However, as he failed to regain his previous form, there was even a saying that ‘Son Heung-min’s back tackle ruined Gomes’ career.’ Gomes, who had not been able to establish himself well at Everton, went on loan to Ligue 1 Lille for the 2022-23 season. Gomes, who regained some of his form, including providing multiple assists in the game against PSG, returned to Everton this season.
Gomez’s return match to Everton happened to be Son Heung-min’s Tottenham match. The Tottenham game was a strong traumatic memory for Gomes as well. However, Gomes scored his return goal, washing away the painful memories of Son Heung-min after four years. Thanks to Gomez’s performance, Son Heung-min finally relieved his burden. / [email protected]
2023-12-24 21:29:00
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