Don't interpret it as you please! Son Heung-min Postecoglou's controversial media, South Korea's captain did not speak rashly
Mar 22, 2025
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Which part of this remark contains the content of 's shooting at the head coach of the team?' Son Heung-min (33), who returned from the 'Tottenham Hotspur Captain' after a long time as the 'South Korean Captain', only said what he had to say ahead of the A-match.
Son Heung-min attended an official press conference on the 19th, a day before the seventh Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asia 3rd qualifying round against Oman, and spoke honestly to field reporters about his condition.
The question was not complicated. 'In March, he went on a compulsory march to play EPL matches and Europa League matches. There were also concerns about physical fitness problems as there were many replacements. What's the status quo?' It was to ask about the current condition of the captain of the Korean national team, who has been working on a tight team schedule.
Son Heung-min's answer to this was not complicated either. There was a clear answer that blew away concerns about the decline in physical strength. Son Heung-min said this.
"My physical strength is so good right now. I think I'm in the best shape ever. Since there are so many games, I think the coach of his team made such a choice (replacement) to make a better situation. I'm so good in terms of stamina, and I'm in good shape right now."
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However, some British media are misleadingly interpreting Son's clear remarks as "'postecoglou sniping remarks.'" Tottenham Hotspur News, The Independent, and Football Insider added a ridiculous interpretation that `Postecoglou may be angry about this comment,' and it is an atmosphere that encourages rumors of discord between Son Heung-min and Postecoglou.
In the end, the reason for promoting the discord theory is to find 's sacrifice'.
Contrary to expectations before the opening of the season, Tottenham's current performance has fallen to the worst level. Postecoglou, who led fifth in the league last season, boasted of Tottenham's victory this season, saying, `I win the second season for each team in charge.'
However, Tottenham's power collapsed due to a series of injuries to key players from the beginning of the season, and there was no performance. In the end, it fell to 14th place in the league (34 points). He also suffered hardships in the Carabao Cup (final elimination) and the FA Cup (final elimination). The Europa League is the only one that has advanced to the quarterfinals.
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At the same time, malicious criticism against Son Heung-min, whose performance this season has fallen somewhat, has been constantly flowing out. Son Heung-min, who had 17 goals and 10 assists in the league last season, has only seven goals and nine assists in the league so far this season. The help is on pace to increase from last season, but the score has decreased significantly. Son Heung-min also suffered from injuries and poor physical strength.
Nevertheless, Son Heung-min has always maintained his selfless play as the team's captain. This proves that the pace of help is better than last season. However, local media criticized Son Heung-min whenever his team lost. He didn't hesitate to make malicious remarks, saying, "We have to sell it at the end of this season."
This includes the intention of some British media to draw public attention by continuing to blame coaches or captains for Tottenham's unexpected slump. Son Heung-min's remarks are excellent prey for these media.
In fact, Postecoglou has not mentioned Son Heung-min's remarks at all. Because he knows he didn't shoot himself. There is no such extreme rift between the two.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
