SON, look forward to more playing time! Son Heung-min Is Back, Europa League Winning Coach Jung Jo-joon Postecoglou Satisfied

May 12, 2025

SON, look forward to more playing time! Son Heung-min Is Back, Europa League Winning Coach Jung Jo-joon Postecoglou Satisfied
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SON, look forward to more playing time! Son Heung-min Is Back, Europa League Winning Coach Jung Jo-joon Postecoglou Satisfied
사진=Action Images via Reuters-REUTER Yonhap News
'Captain' Son Heung-min (Tottenham) is back.

Tottenham, led by coach Enze Postecoglou, lost 0-2 at home to Crystal Palace in the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 11th (Korea time). Tottenham finished 17th with 11 wins, 5 draws and 20 losses (38 points).

Apart from the outcome of the game, there is good news. It is Son Heung-min's return. Son Heung-min emerged in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals against Frankfurt (Germany) on April 11 in the 2024-2025 season. It didn't seem like a big injury at first. At the time, Postecoglou said, `Son Heung-min's foot was shocked. I'm on the lookout. He said he will be fine during the away game in the Europa League. However, Son Heung-min has not been able to appear on the ground since then. He left for seven consecutive games, including four EPL games and three Europa League games. Some raised the possibility of 'Season Out'.




Son Heung-min stepped up himself. On the 9th, he shared a poster of Tottenham's advance to the Europa League final in 2024-2025 season on his personal SNS (social network service). Here 'Good morning. Good morning and see you soon on the pitch. Son Heung-min has devoted himself to recovery due to a foot injury. For the first time, he directly mentioned the possibility of a return. Postecoglou also hinted at the possibility of Son Heung-min's return ahead of the game against Crystal Palace.

SON, look forward to more playing time! Son Heung-min Is Back, Europa League Winning Coach Jung Jo-joon Postecoglou Satisfied
사진=AP-PA Yonhap News
SON, look forward to more playing time! Son Heung-min Is Back, Europa League Winning Coach Jung Jo-joon Postecoglou Satisfied
사진=Action Images via Reuters-REUTER Yonhap News
Expectations have become a reality. Son Heung-min stepped on the ground after eight official games. Son Heung-min, who started the game on the bench against Crystal Palace, played instead of Pedro Porro in the 13th minute of the second half when his team was dragged 0-2. In the 44th minute of the second half, Son Heung-min dug into the left side of the penalty area and attempted a left-footed shot.

Postecoglou welcomed Son's return. "It was good to give Son time to play," he said after the game. I hope we can give more time to play against Aston Villa (17th). I hope he can play again in the game."




Tottenham will play Aston Villa in an away league match at 3:30 a.m. on the 17th. On the 22nd, they will play the Europa League final against Manchester United at San Mames Barria in Bilbao, Spain. Tottenham has not reached the top in 17 years since winning the League Cup in the 2007-2008 season. It is an opportunity to overcome the dishonor of the 'military affairs' Son Heung-min can also win his first professional career championship.

Meanwhile, attention is also being paid to Son Heung-min's double-digit EPL scoring streak. Son Heung-min scored more than 10 goals in the EPL for eight consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season (14 goals), his second season at Tottenham, to the 2023-2024 season (17 goals). This is a milestone held by only 8 people in the EPL. If Son Heung-min scores double-digit points for nine consecutive seasons, he will be the fifth in history. However, it is still at '7 goals' this season.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.