Son Heung-min (Tottenham) is facing the worst evaluations. There is an assessment that he is no longer showing good performances.
Give Me Sport noted on the 24th (Korean time) that "Tottenham is planning a blockbuster transfer of Son Heung-min. The groundwork for the transfer has already been completed. They are also reviewing it. Tottenham could part ways with Son Heung-min ahead of the summer transfer market."
It was further reported that "Son Heung-min has had a difficult season in North London this year. At 33 years old, it seems unlikely that he will be able to rebound."
Give Me Sport also harshly criticized, saying that "Tottenham can receive financial support by selling Son Heung-min. It is unquestionable that Son Heung-min has been far from his best this season and has shown almost no signs of improvement."
It was also said that "it has been two years since Harry Kane left Tottenham. Son Heung-min might leave following Kane."
Since joining Tottenham in 2015, Son Heung-min has been a key player for the team. However, this season, Tottenham is facing the worst slump, currently ranked 14th in the league. They exited early from both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, failing to meet fans' expectations.
Amidst this slump, questions about Son Heung-min's leadership have arisen locally, along with evaluations that his performance has declined. There are even extreme claims that if coach Ange Postecoglou is dismissed, Son Heung-min would bear some responsibility.
Moreover, some local fans have started criticizing Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min has played 448 matches for Tottenham, scoring 173 goals and providing 95 assists, establishing himself as a club legend. Since joining in the 2015-2016 season, he has recorded ten or more goals for nine consecutive seasons, and in the 2021-2022 season, he scored 23 goals in the league without a penalty kick, becoming the top scorer in the Premier League and achieving a record as the first Asian player to do so. He is currently also demonstrating his leadership as the captain of Tottenham.
Tottenham Hotspur News reported that "Postecoglou must start showing results on the field to keep his job. He needs players for this, but it seems Son Heung-min is not ready to help." It added that "Postecoglou is worried about Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min's recent remarks may have angered Postecoglou."
This is due to Son Heung-min's comments.
Tottenham Hotspur News mentioned that "The Korean player recently acknowledged at a press conference (before the South Korea-Oman match) that his physical condition is at its best. He stated that his recent lack of playing time is due to Postecoglou. Since February 9, he has only played a full 90 minutes once for Tottenham," and disclosed Son Heung-min's playing time in February and March.
This season, Tottenham is heading for the worst situation, having fallen to 14th in the Premier League.
Football Insider claimed that "If Tottenham fails to win the Europa League, they risk losing their place in the UEFA Champions League, and Chairman Daniel Levy may depend on Marco Silva (Fulham) or Andoni Iraola (AFC Bournemouth) to prevent a drop in the Premier League ranking."
Give Me Sport reported that "If the sale of Son Heung-min generates surplus funds, Tottenham could bring in several players. There is potential for the squad to improve. It will be interesting to see whether Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham and how his transfer fee can enhance Tottenham's squad."
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