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Shocking criticism against Son Heung-min is pouring in.
The BBC reported on the 11th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min seems to be no longer an indispensable player for Tottenham.
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. Son Heung-min, who played as a left winger, was silent without scoring, and the team drew 1-1.
His 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.
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The British media also criticized him. 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. 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.
In this situation, the BBC also gave a shocking evaluation. 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 Tottenham's legend. 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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The Telegraph, a leading British newspaper, also expressed its opinion that it is time for Tottenham to break up with Son Heung-min. 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.
Along with Son Heung-min's poor performance, public opinion on his release has emerged in the British media, putting strong pressure on him. Only performance is desperate for a turnaround. Son Heung-min will try to score against Wolverhampton in six games at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhemton, England, on the 13th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
