74 min Storm Sprint Deterioration Shooting Son Heung-min is back! Europa Final Match

May 17, 2025

[Villa Park (Birmingham, England) = Egan Sports Chosun Dotcom reporter] Son Heung-min (Tottenham) is back. The speed has also recovered. He was in a physical condition where he could play full-time. He played 74 minutes ahead of the Europa League final.

Son Heung-min started in the 37th round of the English Premier League (EPL) between Aston Villa and Tottenham at Birmingham Villa Park in England on the afternoon of the 16th (local time). He stepped out on the left wing. Tottenham turned their rotation ahead of the Europa League final. Main centre-backs Van der Ben and Romero have been removed from the roster. Left and right fullbacks also put Reguilon and Spence. Sar and Gray competed at the waist. Son Heung-min was left and Mikey Moore was right wing. Wilson O'Dowbert was placed in the center. Tel was the one-top.

Son Heung-min started the game to boost his physical strength and sense of play. He was substituted in the last Crystal Palace match to announce the recovery of his injury. He decided to increase his playing time by starting in this game.

Son Heung-min, who got enough rest, was definitely sharp. In the fifth minute of the first half, Son Heung-min created a chance. The pass went in at the second line. Son Heung-min sprinted. I tried to shoot. He was blocked by the defender.

In the 15th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min hit the center after catching the ball from the left. I tried to shoot a winding shot. He got out of the way of the goal. Son Heung-min caught the ball in the 40th minute of the first half. He hit about 70 meters and went in. He made a sharp cross. I couldn't get through to my colleague. It was largely that the two rushing players sprinted without thinking.

In the 9th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min hit the ball with his small feet after catching the ball from the left line. I crossed off the defender. I was caught by the goalkeeper. However, it was a scene that showed Son Heung-min's condition.

Son Heung-min was replaced in the 24th minute of the second half. Playing 74 minutes raised expectations for the Europa League final. Tottenham lost 0-2 to Aston Villa.

The Europa League final will be held on the afternoon of the 21st in Stadio San Mames, Bilbao, Spain, with Tottenham and Manchester United facing each other.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.