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In the end, it's Son Heung-min (Tottenham).
'Guillotine match', the showdown is imminent. Tottenham will play AZ Alkmaar (the Netherlands) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, at 5 a.m. on the 14th (Korea time) in the second round of the Europa League round of 16 in 2024-2025 season.
The first game was a pain. They lost 0-1 on the road on the 7th. Tottenham is eliminated just by drawing in the second game. Only when they win unconditionally can they aim to advance to the quarterfinals. Coach Enze Postecoglou pinned his hopes on veterans at a press conference against Alkmaar on the 12th.
Starting with captain Son Heung-min, he was confident that it would be a great advantage to have four 'leader groups', including vice-captain Christian Romero, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario. Tottenham are under the `injury curse' this season. It's a rare thing that four people stood on the ground together. Game 2 is desperate for rich experience.
England's 『Football London" unveiled Tottenham's last expected best 11 against Alkmaar on the 13th. It is expected that the best available will be used. In the 4-3-3 formation, with Dominic Solanke at the one-top, Son Heung-min and Matistel set up in the left and right wing forward. As for Son Heung-min, Football London stressed that the captain should lead Tottenham back on track through exemplary play based on his vast experience.
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James Maddison, Lucas Beribal and Papesar are expected to be happy in the midfield. Kevin Danso was out of power due to a hamstring (back muscle of the thigh) injury on the defensive line, but Christian Romero and Mickey Van Dunn Penn will return.
Romero groaned due to a toe injury during the A-match in November last year. He returned briefly against Chelsea on December 9 last year, but disappeared after being replaced 15 minutes into the first half. It was a thigh injury.
Romero returned to the game against Bournemouth on the 9th. It's been three months. Instead of Son Heung-min, who started on the bench, he started wearing the captain's armband. Van der Penn also took the field as a substitute against Bournemouth. He made a brief return to action against Elpsborg (Sweden) in the Europa League on 31 January before being out of action again. Besides Romero and Van der Penn, Ben Davies also joined normal training.
Jed Spence and Pedro Porro were expected to be located at left and right wing backs. The goal is a picture protected by Vicario.
Tottenham ended up in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth after a 0-2 draw. Son Heung-min scored an equalizer in the 39th minute of the second half to save his team from the brink of defeat. He made a flurry of determined remarks after the match at Bournemouth.
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Son Heung-min said in Tottenham's `Spurs Play'We all have to look back on ourselves. There's no one on the field to help us"As I always said, the players who play should take more responsibility. We made a number of sloppy plays. I started poorly, so I fell behind and chased the game. It's not an ideal performance."
And "We have to be very strong. And we need to go one step further. You can't always stay on the same stairs. We try to take a step forward as we move forward." "Now that the game is over, we have to look forward, think positively and accept the difficult moments. Because we have another important game at home (against Alkma) on Thursday (local time)."
Son Heung-min also said, `We need everyone. Fans, as well as players and staff of the club, should work together to change the situation. Name value doesn't bring victory. The game always requires mental strength, consideration and performance. It's always important to do your best" "We have to focus, we have to take it seriously. You have to respect your opponent, too. You have to do everything you can to turn things around, especially at home`.
Tottenham is aiming to escape from the spectatorship for the first time in 17 years since winning the League Cup in the 2007-2008 season. The Europa League is the only hope.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
