Forget Son Heung-min, I'm the captain of Tottenham. Hey, don't defend straight! RANT PERFECT REPRESENTATION

Sep 14, 2025

Forget Son Heung-min, I'm the captain of Tottenham. Hey, don't defend straight! RANT PERFECT REPRESENTATION



Christian Romero, who became Tottenham captain after Son Heung-min, is leading the team in a different way than Son Heung-min.

Tottenham, led by head coach Thomas Frank, won 3-0 against West Ham United in the fourth round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at London Stadium in London, England, on the 14th (Korea time). Tottenham, which has won three games in four league games, is in second place, behind Arsenal, who are ranked first in the league.

The player who led the attack with defense from the back was new captain Romero. Romero was also perfect defensively. In the attack, Romero scored the first goal from a corner kick in the 19th minute of the first half, but this scene was canceled due to Mickey van der Penn's foul.
Forget Son Heung-min, I'm the captain of Tottenham. Hey, don't defend straight! RANT PERFECT REPRESENTATION
Still, Romero kept his composure and continued to play. Romero scored an assist with a fantastic long pass to Lucas Beribal in the 12th minute of the second half when he was leading 1-0. Romero led his team to victory with a 93% pass success rate, two chances created, one tackle (one attempt), two clearings, and zero fouls. The most outstanding player in this game was Beribal, but Romero shone from the back.




English Football London noted Romero shouting at Destiny Udoghi for allowing a breakthrough in the middle of the game. First, the media responded to the new contract with the captain's armband, showing a greater sense of purpose and responsibility. 'When they are united in a circle before the game, other players often speak, like Guglielmo Vicario, but when they enter the stadium, everyone is united around Romero from Argentina, the winner of the World Cup. He said his teammates strongly trust Romero.

Son Heung-min also rebuked his teammates on the field, but he was a style that mainly encouraged them and instilled confidence. But Romero is different. It doesn't just cover. Football London does not hesitate to express its opinions, whether positive or negative. Udogi was heavily reprimanded by West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen when he broke through in a 3-0 situation late in the second half. Romero noted the scene in which Romero strongly scolded U Do-ki, who lost his concentration, saying, "This time, all defenders want a clean sheet, after last season when zero was almost invisible under his opponent's name."
Forget Son Heung-min, I'm the captain of Tottenham. Hey, don't defend straight! RANT PERFECT REPRESENTATION
Tottenham's defense, centered on Romero, has been really solid this season. Tottenham showed its worst defense since the start of the EPL last season. He scored 65 points in 38 games. But this season, it's only one run in four games. We still have to play more seasons, but our defense has clearly changed.

At the heart of it is Romero so far. Romero's performance on the field has improved this season with the captain's armband. At least so far, Son Heung-min's leadership vacuum has not been felt well in the stadium.






This article was translated by Naver AI translator.