I want to find the last piece of Son Heung-min's puzzle ahead of the UEL final
May 12, 2025
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Son Heung-min is aiming for the final of the Europa League (UEL) between Tottenham and Manchester United in Bilbao, Spain, on the 21st. Ahead of the match, he met Son Heung-min at Tottenham Hotspur Training Center in London on the 12th. He said "To fit the puzzle, you have to have all the pieces. Now the most important last piece is left. I searched for the piece and wandered around for 10 years. I wish I could do the puzzle this time."
◇ Q&A with Son Heung-min
-We have one last piece of the puzzle left to make it special this season.
▶I've been talking about it for years. I think I'm here because the biggest reason I stayed at Tottenham and I wanted to do things that others couldn't do. You need all the pieces to make a puzzle. I think we've got all the pieces right to make such a puzzle. In the end, I think I'm lacking the last piece, which is the most important. I think I've been wandering around for 10 years looking for that piece. I hope I can put that puzzle together this time.
-I had two chances to complete the puzzle. Both of those times were disappointing.
▶I'm sure you've learned something from the failure. It changed a lot from the players when they played the final. I think it will be important for me and experienced players to teach those experiences to the players now.
It feels different. In a way, I really want to win and I really want it more than anyone else. Since many people are supporting us as hard as I am, I think we will be able to achieve it if we prepare well.
-Did you get in touch with the Bundesliga winners Harry Kane and Eric Dier?
▶Kane sent a text message, but he got a video call. I was also very happy to see that he was very happy. As a close friend and a colleague who achieved so much as a colleague, I was very happy like a family affair. I think Tottenham can produce good results if Kane supports such good energy.
-Fortunately, I overcame my injury quickly.
▶For a soccer player, there are so few injuries that you can count your fingers when you go to the game in good physical condition. Rather than talking about that now, I think it's a better thing to do to get back to the game and to prepare for the game. Rather than talking about bad things again, I think it would be better to think about the good things and think about the things to come.
-What's your mindset for the third final?
▶I think every game is special to me and every game is worth the same price to me. But I don't think this game will ever come back.That's why I think it's right to focus all the focus on this game. I'm focusing a lot on the game. I think I need to make my body shape according to the game, so I hope you don't regret it this time.
For the fans who really want it more than me, when I go back to Korea after the season, I want to give a great gift to Korean fans and Tottenham fans and the biggest smile I can give them.
-Coincidentally, it's the final against Manchester United. There are many Manchester United fans in Korea because of Park Ji-sung. Son Heung-min also admired Park Ji-sung and Manchester United when he was young.
▶I don't have any feelings or anything like that because the team I play against is more important in a way. I think the first thing that comes to mind is how I can give you the greatest happiness and joy only for me and for those who sacrifice.
It's because we have to give back the sacrifices that our families, fans, our players, our staff members, and others have made for us.
I know there are definitely a lot of Manchester United fans in Korea thanks to Ji Sung. But I'm sure you'll support us a lot. I wish we could laugh together. I wish I could give you a good present.
On that day, I wish I could give you a special gift, and I really want to give you back as much as I received, so I hope you can laugh with me.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
