Postec's exclusion from SON selection gambling, hit it anyway
May 22, 2025
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Son Heung-min did not make the starting list in the 2024-2025 Europa League (UEL) final between Tottenham and Manchester United at Estadio San Mames in Bilbao, Spain, on the afternoon of the 21st (local time). It was a shock. The majority did not expect it.
It was Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou's gamble. The attacking midfielder was wiped out. James Maddison, Lucas Beribal and Dejan Klushevski were all injured. I couldn't play in the game. Postecoglou tried to find a replacement. He also deployed Wilson O'Dowbert. During training, Son Heung-min was placed on the spot. However, none of them were to the liking of Postecoglou. In the end, he chose a tactical change.
The first half tried to block it. Three defensive players were placed at the waist. Bentancourt, Sarr and Bissouma stepped up. It meant that although he may not be able to go forward in the midfield, he would not lose a point. The winger also wanted to put in a solid player. First of all, Hishalisson, which can be held up physically, was placed on the left. It hit the mark. Tottenham held on properly in the first half. There have also been several crises. However, he did not concede a goal while showing his defensive concentration at the last minute.
It went as Coach Postecoglou wanted. He seemed to finish the first half without losing a point. In the last minute of the first half, Brennan Johnson scored the first goal. They took a 1-0 lead. The whistle at the end of the first half went off. Son Heung-min welcomed the players who came in after the first half with a round of applause.
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Son Heung-min was put in in the 22nd minute of the second half. Hisalysong is missing. In the 23rd minute of the second half, Tottenham overcame the crisis. Goalkeeper Vicario's mistake came out. Manchester United tried to shoot. Van der Ben cleared it just before it slipped into the goal. Son Heung-min, who caught the ball that followed, pressed him with an appropriate pass.
Tottenham threw another game-winner. In the 33rd minute of the second half, Johnson was taken out and forged. Tottenham are in lockstep. The five-back system was built by lowering the three-back system and the left and right full-backs. Son Heung-min also came down defensively. I had to hang in there.
Spence and Gray were put in ahead of extra time. Another lock was added.
The extra time was seven minutes. I endured even this. I blew the ending whistle. It was Tottenham's victory. Son Heung-min lifted the trophy.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
