[OSEN=강필주 기자] We were able to see once again how important Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham) is in coach Angie Postekoglou’s system.
Son Heung-min came on in the 17th minute of the second half of the 2023-2024 English Premier League (EPL) round 24 home game against Brighton held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 11th (Korean time) with a score of 1-1, and provided a decisive assist just before the end of the game.
6 minutes of extra time in the second half in a 1-1 situation. As the five minutes passed, Son Heung-min received Richarlison’s pass and broke through the left flank. And although he lost his balance, he delivered a low, quick cross with his left foot. The ball hit the toes of Brennan Johnson, who was rushing from the right, and resulted in a dramatic goal.
Coach Postekoglou placed Son Heung-min on the bench instead of starting. It was a consideration for Son Heung-min, who must have been tired after returning from the Asian Cup. Son Heung-min played in every game from the group stage to the tournament during the Asian Cup.
British ‘Babel’ talked about four things he learned from the match between Tottenham and Brighton on the 12th and emphasized that it made him realize that Son Heung-min is the most important player to coach Postekoglou.
“Despite returning from the Asian Cup, the Tottenham captain prepared to return as soon as possible to help his club,” he said, explaining Son Heung-min’s current status, saying, “Son Heung-min played more than 330 minutes in the Asian Cup in less than two weeks.”
Coach Postekoglou prepared Son Heung-min when the team was down 0-1. And as soon as Papessar scored the equalizing goal in the 16th minute of the second half, he immediately brought in Son Heung-min. He called on Son Heung-min when the team needed it most, and ultimately achieved victory.
After the game, Coach Postekoglou praised Son Heung-min, saying, “Son Heung-min’s last ball was a world-class cross from a world-class player in a clutch situation,” adding, “If you can’t bring him in, or if it’s someone else, you can’t do that.” /[email protected]
2024-02-12 09:34:00
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