Son Heung-min (Tottenham), who is playing an active part in the English professional football Premier League (EPL), began to solve fans’ curiosity in an interview with the local media.
‘Sky Sports’ in the UK released an interview with Son Heung-min on the YouTube channel to celebrate Christmas on the 26th (Korean time). It was impressive to answer with a wide smile.
When asked’why you always look happy with a smile,’ Son Heung-min said, “It is good to play your favorite football here with your team members. Why not be happy. I always try to laugh.” As for living as the most famous person in Korea, he said, “I’m not the most famous person, so I don’t know. I am not. There are many famous people in Korea.” “BTS is more famous than me. It’s a huge group. I am a fan too,” he replied. “Because I am playing in the Premier League, I will think (the most famous). Korea is always behind my name. I am proud.”
“I am always happy and thankful (for the interest and affection of the fans). Nothing without fans. I missed the past nine months without fans.” “Soccer is for fans. Coming to London to see me, I feel very grateful to see me in a uniform with my name and number on it. I have a tremendous sense of responsibility. I want to repay you for doing well.”
Tottenham was pushed to 6th place with 7 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses (25 points) until the 14th round. It was a smooth trend, such as taking the lead in the early stages, but it has recently stalled.
Son Heung-min said, “There is nothing impossible. It’s still in the early stages,” he said. “I have to go through a long season. You have to fight with concentration. We are looking forward to the end and (winning) is our goal,” he said, “I want to play as many points as possible with 3 points.”
Regarding coach Jose Mourinho, “Look at the numerous trophies and successful careers. I think he’s one of the best coaches in the world.” “(When I came to Tottenham) I was incredibly nervous. I grew up watching him lead a big club. It was a great feeling.”
“I gave Tottenham a lot. We always wanted to win, but the coach gave us something different mentality to the team. It’s like a booster.”
After scoring a goal this season, Son Heung-min is attracting attention by spreading a ceremony shooting with a camera. It became his symbol.
Regarding this, he said, “I was looking for a special celebration of my own, and I found this celebration with the meaning of wanting to keep good memories.”
Son Heung-min enlisted in the Marine Corps and completed basic military training when the EPL was stopped last season in the aftermath of a novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19). He is a recipient of military service benefits with a gold medal in the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games.
When asked about military life, Son Heung-min said, “It was a good experience. It was a short time of 3 weeks, but you will not have this experience. I met a lot of new people. I will never forget it forever.”
Regarding the perfect match with Harry Kane, “It’s all thanks to Kane. It’s incredible what Kane shows for himself and for the team. “It’s an honor to be together. fun. It has been 6 years since we have been together. Understand each other well One of the best strikers in the world.”
“Everyone talks about Kane and me, but the other players are huge. Soccer is not played by one or two players. Players who are on the bench or not included are all important.”
Son Heung-min will challenge the 100th goal in his career after joining Tottenham in the 15th round of the league against Wolverhampton on the 28th.
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