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Son Heung-min's decisive remarks are also making headlines in the UK.
The BBC highlighted Son Heung-min's remarks after the match between Tottenham and Bournemouth on the 11th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min made an unusual start on the bench against Bournemouth. Coach Enze Postecoglou decided to use Son Heung-min in the second half of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) round of 16 match against AZ Alkmaar during the week.
Tottenham without Son Heung-min was lethargic. Tottenham gave Marcus Tavernier the first goal in the 42nd minute of the first half. Son Heung-min was put in at the start of the second half because he also needed a victory in the league.
Despite Son Heung-min's introduction, Tottenham gave Evaniusong an additional goal in the 20th minute of the second half. But immediately Tottenham launched a counterattack. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Papemata Sarr's fantastic comeback goal was scored.
Son Heung-min finished the counterattack. In the 38th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min took the opportunity to score by being involved in the attack from the back. Son Heung-min earned a penalty and came forward as a kicker to equalize with a Panenka kick. It was the first score in a league in a long time. Tottenham didn't make a comeback goal, but they brought at least one point.
After the game, Son Heung-min conducted an interview saying he was not satisfied with both the results and performance. Son Heung-min said, `Everyone has to look back on ourselves. There is no one to help us in the stadium. I think, as I've always said, the players who play should take more responsibility. We were sloppy many times, started sloppy, got behind and chased the game. It's not an ideal performance," he said, strongly rebuking the team.
Son continued "We have to be very strong and go one step further. You can't always stay on the same stairs, you have to take another step as you move forward. Since the game is already over, we have to look forward and think positively, and we have another important game at home, so we have to live with the tough momentsAgainst Alkmaar, he wanted his teammates to show different performances.
Captain Son Heung-min also asked his fans to do so. "We need everyone. Everyone from supporters, players, staff and clubs should turn the tables on this game. You can't win a game just by your skill. The game always requires mental strength, careful consideration and performance. It is important to always try hard. We have to focus, take it seriously, respect our opponents and do everything we can to turn the tables, especially at home"Tottenham can win against Alkmaar only when everyone is together."
Tottenham is expected to suffer a huge backlash if it fails to advance to the quarterfinals of the UEL due to failure to win the match against Alkmaar on the 14th. First of all, the biggest problem is that it will be another season without spectators. It will be another disappointing season for Son Heung-min, who is so hungry to win.
The second is the replacement of coach Enze Postecoglou. Local expectations are pouring in that the failure of Alkmaar will lead to the replacement of Postecoglou. If Postecoglou is replaced, Tottenham is expected to end the season in a chaotic atmosphere once again.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
