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Even British public broadcasters criticized Son Heung-min's performance. Son's commitment is being forgotten.
The BBC reported on the 11th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min seems to be no longer an indispensable player for Tottenham.
BBC said 'Until recently, it was unimaginable to replace striker Son Heung-min at a time when he was aiming for the winning goal. However, he was replaced against Frankfurt. The coach's decision was entirely justified because he did not have a significant impact on the game. Son Heung-min doesn't look as sharp as he used to be.
There is no doubt that Son Heung-min is a legend of Tottenham. But his influence is getting weaker, and his pace is falling no less. Now Son Heung-min seems to be no longer an indispensable player for Tottenham.
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Son Heung-min started in the first round of the Europa League quarterfinals against Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024-2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 11th. Tottenham scored a 1-1 draw with Pedro Porro's comeback goal after losing the first point to Hugo Ekitike.
Son Heung-min's performance was disappointing. Son Heung-min also tried a good pass, which was the starting point of the attack at the time of Pedro Porro's equalizer, but he had little performance until he attempted a strong mid-range shot from the left side of the penalty box in the 11th minute of the second half. Tottenham failed to break the balance with Son Heung-min's silence and ended up in a draw. Son Heung-min played 79 minutes and recorded 86% pass success rate, two key passes, one effective shot, 0% dribble success rate, 33% cross success rate and 12 turnovers.
After the game, harsh criticism poured out against Son Heung-min. England's Football London captured Son's breakthrough 'Solanke with a rating of five points. The shot was blocked by Santos. It's a night that didn't show a proper performance. England's Evening Standard also gave a rating of five points, and the last ball was unstable. It started with a movement that led to the score of the prisoner, and attempted a shot that led to Santos' good defense.
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Global soccer media Goaltom gave Son a harsh evaluation. GoalCom, along with the team's lowest rating of four points, would have instructed Son Heung-min not to dribble if coach Enze Postecoglou started the game again. The ball was taken away too easily, and it didn't become a threat at the crucial moment, he criticized it.
Britain's Tottenham Hotspur News gave the lowest rating of 3 points, saying it was a disappointing game, while Britain's Give Me Sports explained the reason for the rating of 5 points, saying, `Son Heung-min failed to score again, and did not return to his best condition.'
Even before the match, local media in the UK had already drawn attention to exclude Son Heung-min from the starting lineup. England's Football Fancast should remove Son Heung-min from the starting line-upTottenham's season depends on a match against Frankfurt. Frankfurt is never an easy opponent. It could be harsh, but Son should be left out of the starting lineup. His ability alone is not enough in a game like this. His ability to beat fullbacks has been noticeably reduced, and he has only scored one goal in 10 recent league games. In tackle, it is also the bottom 44% of offensive midfielders and wingers in the league. He's not as fast and dynamic a winger as he used to be. He also evaluated that he is not the type of winger he wants to win in European tournament matches that must be won this season.
In the end, fans also agreed with this opinion after the match against Frankfurt. The BBC reported some fans' opinions, with one commenting, `The problem with Son is that his physical strength is now declining due to his age. It is certain that it will soon decline, and now we have to accept that he cannot play every three to four days."
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The Telegraph, a leading British newspaper, even argued that it is time for Tottenham to send Son Heung-min out. The Telegraph said it is time for Tottenham to consider releasing Son Heung-min, adding, `Considering his dedication over 10 years at Tottenham, these difficult questions are brutal, but the reality is inevitable. He is struggling to make a strong impression. However, his explosive and decisive power cannot be found at the moment. He has scored only one goal in his last 17 games. No goals in open-play situations in the league since Jan. 15'
The fact that Coach Stecoglou judged that he was more likely to score the winning goal in the absence of Son clearly shows Son's performance. It feels increasingly reasonable to question whether Son Heung-min is still eligible for Tottenham's start. If he plays in the second leg against Frankfurt, it will not be because of his current form, but because of his scoring ability and his long career in the squad. Son Heung-min's status as a Spurs legend means more than the fast speed that flows through the legs of 20-year-old Odobert and 19-year-old Tel. Son's position seems to be threatened for the first time in years,' he said, strongly criticizing Son's situation.
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Son Heung-min has already been the subject of criticism this season, and the possibility of his release has been discussed several times. Tottenham also expressed doubts about Son Heung-min's skills, withdrawing his previously scheduled long-term contract renewal plan and only invoking a one-year extension option in January. Depending on the situation, the possibility of selling Son Heung-min in the upcoming summer transfer market cannot be ruled out. However, Son Heung-min, who has devoted 10 years to Tottenham and is already considered a legendary rank, is not in the watermelon where the current evaluation and the club's attitude will be even more disappointing.
Along with Son Heung-min's poor performance, the British public broadcaster also left a harsh comment. Attention is also focusing on whether Son Heung-min will be able to show a rebound before the end of this season to reverse public opinion.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
