Will "The Return of the King" be possible. Tottenham Hotspur Son Heung-min shot hope of revival.
Analysts say that Tottenham has changed significantly with the appointment of the new Angie Postecoglou. Son Heung-min also hinted at the possibility of evolution in "Engie Ball," coach Postecoglou's soccer, which can be described as "shut up and attack."
Tottenham won 2-0 at home against Manchester United in the 2023-2024 Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on the 20th . Son Heung-min was found to have contributed significantly to the victory even though he had no attack points.
Tottenham have used defensive tactics over the past four seasons, including Jose Mourinho, Nunu Santo and Antonio Conte. He lowered the line and aimed for a back space that drew the opponent deep into the friendly camp. It is not fun because the attack route is simple, there is no lead, and when you meet a more defensive team, you often end up turning the ball frustratingly. 스포츠토토티비
Postecoglou was 180 degrees different.
The Athletic said: 'Tottenham has changed completely. The era of Postecoglou has just begun, but the results don't matter. It matters how quickly he changed Tottenham. Tottenham was used to being outnumbered in the midfield and being pushed by their opponents. In this match against Manchester United, Ives Vijima, Papesar, and James Madison Trio made Casemiro, Mason Mount and Bruno Fernandes suffer,' he explained.
The Engivall was actually quite well received from the first round. When Son Heung-min and other strikers showed nothing when they drew 2-2 in the first round of Brentford away. The midfielders, who dominated the game, drew praise from many media for playing fun football.
In the end, the problem was Son Heung-min. Evening Standard' does not guarantee Son Heung-min's captain's armband. Unlike his previous coach, Postecoglou will not hesitate to exclude Son Heung-min if he is sluggish. Son Heung-min was concerned that he had to prove that his slump was temporary.'
Compared to the match against Brentford, Son Heung-min showed a fairly smooth play against Manchester United. It is interpreted that the style was changed according to the Engiball.
Son Heung-min shows his strength in a sprint situation that accelerates in a wide space, but his ability to break through the fallen defender one-on-one is weak. Against Brentford, he relied safely on a back pass if he failed to break through. On the other hand, in the match against Manchester United, he focused on forward passes instead of excessive breakthroughs. It was a mixture of wing forward and attacking midfielder.
He scored the most opportunities in the team (4 times) and dribbling success (3 times). Compared to the first round, the statistical site Footmob's rating rose from 6.2 to 8.2 points, and the Huskored's rating rose from 6.1 to 7.7.
According to "Football London," Son Heung-min said, "It's two games now. It's still early (to be sure of a positive evaluation). We want to own the ball, create opportunities and play aggressive football. I don't know what defenders will be like but it's easier for me to run in the front and press than to run in the back. "The play is really fun, but I think fans who watch it will be more enjoyable," he said with joy.
Son Heung-min became the top scorer in the Premier League in the 2021-2022 season. In the 2022-2023 season, the score was halved, falling into a severe slump. Will Son Heung-min, who has adapted to the NG ball, be able to enjoy his second heyday.