Dejan Kulusevski (24, Sweden) sympathized with Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham Hotspur)’s anger.
Son Heung-min started in the home game against Aston Villa on November 3. It was his first appearance since the West Ham United match on October 19.
Son Heung-min recorded 1 assist in 56 minutes against Aston Villa. Son Heung-min contributed to the team’s 4-1 win.
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However, Son Heung-min did not laugh. He even expressed anger in an unusual way. This is because he was substituted in the 11th minute of the second half, earlier than expected. When Son Heung-min was replaced, he looked at the bench for a long time with an expression of incomprehension. After sitting down on the bench, he showed a frustrated expression.
British media ‘The Sun’ said, “Son Heung-min seemed greatly shocked by his replacement. Son Heung-min sat on the bench and expressed his anger. “There were also scenes of swearing while watching the game,” the report said.
Tottenham senior Jamie Redknapp criticized Son Heung-min’s behavior.
“It was a scene I didn’t like,” Redknapp told Britain’s Sky Sports. “I don’t like that type of behavior.” He continued, “Richarlison recorded an assist after coming on as a substitute. “It was uncomfortable to see Son Heung-min’s actions,” he said.
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Son Heung-min’s teammate stepped forward. It was Kulusevski.
Tottenham fan community ‘Spurs Web’ said, “Coach Postekoglou removed Son Heung-min, who started against Aston Villa, after 55 minutes,” and added, “Kulusevski revealed how Son Heung-min felt after beating Aston Villa 4-1. “He said.
Kulusevski said after the Aston Villa match, “Son Heung-min was truly happy after the team’s victory. Son Heung-min showed good performance in the second half and even created a scoring opportunity. “It is completely understandable that Son Heung-min was disappointed at the time of the early substitution,” he said.
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Son Heung-min’s replacement did not happen suddenly.
Coach Postekoglou planned to save Son Heung-min, who had once again left the team due to a recurrence of injury.
According to the British BBC, Coach Postekoglou said in an interview after the Aston Villa match, “Son Heung-min was not scheduled to play more than 55 minutes,” and “He played 60 minutes the last time he came back from injury.”
He continued, “Didn’t he end up injured again? “He finished the game against Aston Villa without any injuries.”
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Son Heung-min has recorded 3 goals and 3 assists in 7 games in the English Premier League (EPL) this season.
Son Heung-min missed three league games this season due to a hamstring injury.
Son Heung-min is the core of Tottenham’s core. As the captain and ace of Tottenham, he is challenging double-digit scores in the EPL for 9 consecutive seasons.
In EPL history, only four players have succeeded in scoring double-digit scores for nine consecutive seasons: Harry Kane (31, Bayern Munich), Sergio Aguero, Frank Lampard, and Wayne Rooney (retired).
There are seven players, including Son Heung-min, who have achieved double-digit scores in the EPL for eight consecutive seasons.
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