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Tony Meola, one of the historical figures of U.S. soccer, positively predicted Son Heung-min's future in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).
"Son Heung-min's transfer to MLS is considered one of the biggest recruitments in league history," the U.S. yardback said on the 11th (Korea time)The Korean striker's joining in LAFC is comparable to Lionel Messi's transfer to Inter Miami.
U.S. national soccer team legend Tony Meola praised Son Heung-min's joining in LAFC and compared it to Olivier Giroud, who was unsuccessful at LAFC in the past.
Meola explained in a podcast that recruiting Son Heung-min is a perfect choice for the team. Meola analyzed that Son Heung-min fits well with LAFC tactics led by head coach Steve Cherundolo. It is pointed out that Giroud did not adjust to this and left the team.
"Son Heung-min will not struggle at LAFC like Giroud," Meola said"I think Son Heung-min fits perfectly with what Steve Cherundolo is trying to do with this team."
"Cherundolo has been trying to make this a share-oriented team for the past year and a half," he said. "What's important is counterattacks. Olivier Giroud did not fit the style. We saw this, and that's why he left."
Giroud is a typical target-type striker and is slow. He is not suitable for counter-attacking soccer and is strong in the ground. It is not in harmony with LAFC, which pursues speed.
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On the other hand, Son Heung-min, who has a long-term sprint, is different. Son Heung-min has played four games for LAFC since joining the team last month, scoring one goal and one assist. Unlike the English Premier League (EPL), which was struggling under strong pressure, MLS is enjoying the field more freely. Due to the nature of the MLS defense, which keeps the back space open, Son Heung-min often tries to counterattack. Son Heung-min's sprint, who commanded the EPL in his heyday, is reviving in MLS.
Son's popularity is also expected to be one of the factors that he plays long in the MLS.
"(Son Heung-min is considered one of the most influential players in the world's soccer community thanks to his enormous Korean fan base that he has been following since his time at Tottenham)," the media said. "Son Heung-min's joining the LAFC is bringing not only internal but also external effects." It's getting rave reviews from MLS fans and former players," he stressed.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
