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The criticism against Son Heung-min (Tottenham) went too far.
The Boy Hotspur, which mainly delivers Tottenham's news, said on the 13th (Korean time) 'Tottenham is having a turbulent season. Phil Thompson, who played for Liverpool in the past, raised concerns about the dedication of some players, especially Son Heung-min, the team's captain, reported.
"I think it's important for the players to be with the manager," Thompson said on the podcast. It must be hard because there are so many injuries. But there are also players who seem to be lost. Are they no longer listening to the director. The biggest player is Son Heung-min. What happened to him. He was an energetic player. But now it looks like there is too little energy. It seems that there is no more passion, dedication, or ability to do so.'
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It's a shock itself. Son Heung-min is Tottenham's leading legend. He joined Tottenham in the summer of 2015 through the transfer window. For the next 10 years, he has become a striker representing EPL as well as Tottenham. Son Heung-min scored double-digit points for nine consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season. During this period, Son Heung-min was honored with the joint top scorer (23 goals) in the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2021-2022 season and the FIFA Puskas Award in 2020. Both the EPL's top scorer and the Puskas are the first and only Asian players to date. In addition, he has led the team as Tottenham's captain since the 2023-2024 season. However, the situation is not good recently.
Tottenham experienced the pain of being eliminated from both tournaments in just four days. Tottenham was completely defeated 0-4 in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal of the 2024-2025 season against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on the 7th. Tottenham took the lead with a 1-0 home win in the first leg of last month's semi-final. Even if they drew on this day, they were in an advantageous situation to reach the final. However, they had a nightmare defeat at Anfield with a total of 1-4. As a result, Tottenham's first attempt to win the League Cup in 17 years since winning the 2007-2008 season went up in smoke. Tottenham lost 1-2 to Aston Villa in the round of 32 strongest teams of the FA Cup in the 2024-2025 season at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on the 10th.
After the game, criticism against Son Heung-min exploded. In the end, Son Heung-min was even mentioned as a target for sale. British media Give Me Sports reported on the 11th 'Tottenham is going through a difficult time. A full-scale reorganization may be needed to move in the right direction. Tottenham is said to be considering Son Heung-min's exit and will carefully consider reorganizing the squad. Son Heung-min has been a Tottenham icon for many years. However, there are currently open opinions about Son Heung-min's transfer. Son recently extended his contract by one year. But now I have to make a big decision. The sale of Son Heung-min will undoubtedly be the biggest decision.
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Son Heung-min is Tottenham's most productive player this season despite concerns. But there are growing concerns about his consistency. He was also criticized for hiding. Amid mounting criticism, Tottenham's injury crisis should also be considered. Until now, Tottenham has relied heavily on key players such as Son Heung-min. The lack of rotation made it difficult for the players to stay in shape. Fatigue is likely to have affected Son Heung-min's recent slump. His poor performance is raising a question mark about his future in the team. Some say he can be released after this season.
Meanwhile, Son recently met with King Charles III of England. King Charles III visited Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. This is to encourage Tottenham's positive social and economic influence on the local community. Son Heung-min welcomed Charles III along with Chairman Daniel Levy and Tottenham Women's Team captain Batheny England. King Charles III asked 'How long has it been since you came to England?' and Son Heung-min answered 'It's been 10 years since you came to this country.'
Charles III then asked Son if he was playing this weekend, and Son replied that he was playing Manchester United on Sunday. Charles III said "Do you think you're going to win"I hope so" Tottenham will face Manchester United on the 17th.
Son Heung-min said "We're having a hard time, but we're trying hard."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
