Son Heungmin's early replacement? Judgment of the strategic battle for Frankfurt

Apr 07, 2025

[Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London, England) = Egan Sports Chosun, reporter] He helped us win. I was able to arrange my physical strength. It was a pity that there was no offensive point. Still, Southampton was a positive game for Son Heung-min.

Tottenham won 3-1 in the 31st round of the English Premier League (EPL) match against Southampton in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the afternoon of the 6th (local time). Son started and played 57 minutes. He set a record for his 450th appearance in Tottenham's career.

Son Heung-min, the left wing, showed confidence from the first half. After receiving Madison's pass in the 7th minute of the first half, he dug into the side. He then gave up a cutback pass. Johnson took the shot. He was blocked by the defense.

Thanks to Son Heung-min's performance, he faced Tottenham's attack. Tottenham shook the atmosphere with Romero's sharp header following a corner kick.

In the 13th minute of the first half, Tottenham scored the first goal. Madison gave it to Son Heung-min. After shaking Son Heung-min's defense, he passed it to Spence. Spence was the cutback and Johnson's goal came out. Son Heung-min's accurate judgment led to the first goal.

Tottenham, who scored the first goal, began to lose some of the tempo of the game. The atmosphere was strange as Ramsdale blocked Romero's header one after another. On top of that, in the 32nd minute of the first half, Beribal's goal was found to be offside by VAR reading, and the goal was canceled. The tide seemed to be heading towards Southampton.

In the 42nd minute of the first half, Tottenham gained strength again. Son Heung-min also joined the build-up. Shook the Southampton defence. Johnson's goal followed Madison's header. Tottenham took a 2-0 lead. Just before the end of the first half, Tottenham launched a counterattack. Son Heung-min sprinted from the other side. So the pass was not connected. If he had passed, he would have scored a goal. There was a lot of regret.

In the eighth minute of the second half, Son Heung-min had his best chance. Early in the second half, Tottenham struggled with Southampton's forward pressure. I couldn't find a way out. He found the answer in the eighth minute of the second half. Beaten Southampton through the pass. Madison poked a sharp pass. Son Heung-min sprinted. He dug into the door. I hit a shot. He was blocked by the opposing defender.

In the 14th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min was replaced. Tottenham will play Frankfurt in the first round of the Europa League quarterfinals on the 10th, four days later. It was about caring for Son Heung-min because it was the most important game.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.