How does Tottenham manager Thomas Frank look at Son Heung-min.
British media The Athletic reported on the 15th (Korea Standard Time) 'Tottenham's new coach Frank faced an embarrassing position over the issue of Son Heung-min's future, the captain and symbol of the team. The media reported that `Son Heung-min performed below expectations last season and is likely no longer in his prime. However, due to his status in the club, it is difficult for Frank to be removed from the starting list easily.
The Athletic said it would be an emotional farewell if Son Heung-min left Tottenham this summer, adding that it could be a beautiful finish as he contributed to breaking the club's 17-year record with a meaningful result of winning the Europa League.
Since Frank's appointment, Tottenham has predicted a clear change. Coach Frank has begun to set up a new squad, but it is unclear whether Son Heung-min will be able to take the main position as firmly as he used to be in the main competition. If young and fast attack resources in Tottenham operate normally without injury, there is also a possibility that Son Heung-min will not be able to start from the opening game of the new season. In particular, if Tottenham pushes for additional winger reinforcement this summer, Son Heung-min's position will inevitably falter further.
Tottenham have already signed Matistel completely and Mohamed Kudus from West Ham United. Since Tottenham is forming a team based on young players after Johan Lange was appointed, Tottenham will increasingly be planning a future without Son Heung-min.
Still, Son Heung-min plays a firm leadership and mental support role at Tottenham, so the club cannot easily decide to say goodbye. Tottenham, which has to keep its team's symbolic captain and push for rebuilding at the same time, has no choice but to deepen its worries.
In the end, analysts say that Son's future depends on the player's own decision, not the coach. Whether Tottenham chooses to change or stay, Son's choice will be a key variable in determining the team's direction in the future.
The most important variable in Son's decision process will be a conversation with Frank. Son Heung-min is likely to make a decision after hearing how coach Frank will evaluate Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min has never been a main player throughout his career. Always been a superstar and always a core. Even though they are old, every soccer player wants to start and play many games.
If Frank does not consider Son Heung-min as important as his predecessors, will he be able to accept his reduced weight. If you don't accept it, you have no choice but to choose a transfer. It will not be easy for Son Heung-min to decide because the World Cup is less than a year away.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
