Tottenham scored a thrilling three points at home. Although they struggled against the opponent’s dense defense, they still managed to claim victory. Son Heung-min’s attack points stopped, and his rating was not that good, but he helped Richarlison, who had been having a hard time, stand up.
Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 against Sheffield United in the 5th round of the 2023-24 English Premier League held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the 16th (Korean time). They are on a winning streak after being appointed as coach Angers Postecoglou. Tottenham won 4 consecutive Premier League games (1 draw) and regained second place with 13 points from 5 games.
They have succeeded in closely chasing Manchester City (5 wins, 15 points), first place in the Premier League, and are showing a steeper start than expected. On the other hand, Sheffield, which did not hesitate to delay time to gain points, failed to report its first win in 5 games (1 draw, 4 losses).
Tottenham had the same lineup as against Burnley in the last round. Captain Son Heung-min appeared as a striker. They were followed by Manor Solomon, James Madison, and Dejan Klusevskya. Yves Bissouma and Mata Papasar made up the midfield. The back four consists of Destiny Udogi, Mickey van der Pen, Christian Romero, and Pedro Foro, while the goalkeeper gloves are worn by Gugliemo Vicario.
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The away team, Sheffield, had Cameron Archer and Oliver McBurney up front and ordered the remaining players to mainly play defense. We focused on scoring points rather than winning.
Tottenham dominated the game. The attack was launched with Madison at the center. Solomon and Klusevski attacked the Sheffield defense from the side. Son Heung-min worked hard to exchange one-two passes between the center and the side, or to link up with his teammates. Vice-captain Maddison moved down to the defensive line and actively participated in playmaking.
There were several opportunities. However, Sheffield’s goalkeeper Wesley Foderingham made good saves. In the middle of the first half, Tottenham failed to score even after recording 7 effective shots. Foderingham leaped forward and hit Tottenham’s flurry of shots. Son Heung-min also punched out a ball that he curled exquisitely. The first half ended 0-0.
Tottenham continued to take the lead. Sheffield often counterattacked. There were hardly any goals scored. Sheffield was relaxed. We started taking more and more time to get the points. Goalkeeper Fotheringham was noticeably slow to take goal kicks or free kicks.
Meanwhile, Sheffield scored first. In the 28th minute of the second half, Gustavo Hamer took a long throw-in and struck the corner of the right goal with a left-footed shot. It was an exquisite trajectory that even goalkeeper Vicario, who had made several saves, could not stop.
Once the goal was scored, Sheffield began to blatantly bide his time. The goalkeeper still kicked the ball late, and field players took turns complaining of leg pain. Protests from Tottenham players began to intensify. It almost led to a conflict between the players.
Tottenham, who were in a hurry to score a goal, took the lead in the 35th minute. Coach Postekoglou made a bold decision. He removed Son Heung-min, Solomon, and Papesar and brought in Richarlison, Ivan Perisic, and prospect Brennan Johnson.
It seemed to take effect right away. Johnson penetrated the backline in the 42nd minute and hit the net with a right-footed shot. He roared and ran for the equalizer. However, the score was canceled due to an offside decision. 12 minutes of extra time were given in the second half.
Coach Postekoglou removed the defenders and added midfielders. Center back Van de Pen came out and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was brought in. Emerson Royale came in to replace the prisoner who collapsed due to muscle cramps. Tottenham all participated in the attack, leaving only Rome in the defensive zone.
I saw this effect. It wasn’t until the 8th minute of added time in the second half that the equalizer was scored. In a corner kick situation, Richarlison finished Perisic’s cross with a header. It was Richarlison’s first goal in the Premier League this season after a long slump. The ball hit Richarlison’s head and powerfully pierced the top of the goalkeeper.
In the end, the game was overturned. Two minutes later, Klusevski scored the comeback goal. Richarlison broke through the opponent’s defense with a simple dribble. An accurate pass was made in a narrow area, and Klusevski kicked it with his right foot. The ball flew in a trajectory that even the goalkeeper did not expect.
Sheffield self-destructed. Striker McBurney was sent off for accumulating warnings, leaving them outnumbered. It wasn’t until the 17th minute of added time in the second half that the final whistle sounded. Tottenham settled in second place with four consecutive wins in the Premier League.
After the game, soccer statistics site ‘Foot Mob’ gave Klusevski a rating of 8.3 and the Most Valuable Player of the Match (MOM). The Premier League’s official MOM was also Klusevski. Richarlison, who came on as a substitute and scored 1 goal and 1 assist, received 7.9 points. Madison ranked second in rating with 8.2 points. Son Heung-min, who struggled at the forefront, faltered compared to the last round when he scored a hat trick with 6.5 points.
Richarlison joined Tottenham for a fairly large transfer fee. However, he failed to establish himself properly at Tottenham and performed poorly. He wiped away tears when he failed to perform as he wanted for the Brazilian national team during his international match in September. It was difficult enough for him to return to London and undergo psychological treatment.
Although he was behind Klusevski in terms of rating and MOM, he played an important role in Tottenham’s comeback with one goal and one assist. Son Heung-min, who returned to the bench after playing for 80 minutes, was also happy as he jumped up and down at Richarlison’s great performance. After the game, he hugged Richarlison and asked for encouragement in front of the home fans. He looked like a Tottenham captain.
Like this, Tottenham is cruising in a new era with Captain Son Heung-min. Tottenham announced a new captain ahead of the opening of the 2023-24 Premier League season. “Son Heung-min has been appointed as the new captain of the club. Lloris has taken over the captain’s armband. Maddison and Romero have been appointed as vice-captains,” he announced.
Coach Enzo Postecoglu pointed out Son Heung-min at a team meeting, saying, “We needed to create a new atmosphere in the locker room. We decided it would be better for Son Heung-min to take over as captain next season.”
Coach Enzo Postecoglou then placed great trust in Captain Son Heung-min. Giving the captain’s armband to Son Heung-min, he said, “Son Heung-min has already shown excellent leadership both on and off the pitch. He was the ideal choice to captain our team. He also has great influence in the locker room. It is not just popularity. Son Heung-min has many achievements as captain of Tottenham and the Korean national team. “I gained experience,” he answered.
Son Heung-min later said through the club’s official channel, “Looking back at the past, there were always fantastic captains. I learned a lot both on and off the pitch. Lloris and Kane are Tottenham legends. They fought for their players and dedicated themselves to the team. To them. “I’ve learned so much, so I’m going to do the same,” he said.
He then expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “It is truly an honor to be the captain of such a big club. I am surprised and proud. It is a new season. I will give my all for the Tottenham uniform and armband. I will do my best for Tottenham as captain and as a player.” Burned it.
Son Heung-min came forward and gave a speech as captain, receiving applause from his colleagues. Son Heung-min said, “I think this season is really important. As the captain, I think we all have to take responsibility and show good behavior. It’s important to have good training, and this space is the most important right now.”
He continued, “Everyone knows that systematic preparation is important. This is a really important season. We need to come together as one with the same steps toward the same goal. Let’s move forward for this important season that is important to us.”
During the interview with Tottenham, the Korean national flag was also hung on the chair. Son Heung-min said, “It’s a huge honor. It means a lot. But it doesn’t matter who is the captain now. Of course, only one player has the captain’s armband on his arm, but all players must take responsibility. I also told the players. Wearing a Tottenham uniform. “I will give it my all while wearing the armband.”
Son Heung-min said, “I will never disappoint you. When preparing for the season in the pre-season, I have been with this club for 9 years and tried to take responsibility as a veteran. Since young players have joined newly, I thought I should lead that group. “I’m really happy to be the captain. The most important thing is the three points,” he said.안전놀이터
This is something that the local community paid attention to Son Heung-min early on. ‘Spurs Web’ gave a thumbs up, saying, “Although he showed poor performance last season, there is no denying that he is Tottenham’s best player next to Kane. Son Heung-min is Tottenham’s key player and the source of Tottenham’s attack pattern.” The five future Tottenham players recommended by the media were Hojbjerg, Romero, Bentancur, and Dier, including Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min once played a game with the captain’s armband wrapped around his arm during the preseason under manager Jose Mourinho. If Kane left Tottenham, there was a high possibility that he would serve as captain for the entire Premier League season. If you look at the trends in the European transfer market this summer, the probability of seeing ‘Tottenham captain’ Son Heung-min following the national team has increased, but it was finally confirmed when Kane left for Bayern Munich. As Tottenham captain, he ushered in a new era by leading the team to victory in front of the home fans.
Ji-Sung Park is the second Korean to play in the Premier League since he wore the captain’s armband at Queens Park Rangers (QPR) during his days as a player. Son Heung-min said through the club’s official channel, “Looking back at the past, there have always been fantastic captains. I learned a lot both on and off the pitch. Lloris and Kane are Tottenham legends. They fought for their players and dedicated themselves to the team. I learned from them. “There are so many things, so I’m going to do the same,” he said.
He then expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “It is truly an honor to be the captain of such a big club. I am surprised and proud. It is a new season. I will give my all for the Tottenham uniform and armband. I will do my best for Tottenham as captain and as a player.” Burned it.
The starting line-up has been announced ahead of the Bournemouth match. It was like the Manchester United game. Son Heung-min started as a striker. He worked with Richarlison and Dejan Klusevski. The midfield consisted of James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, and Fape Mata Sarr. Destiny Udogi, Mickey van der Pen, Romero and Pedro Foro formed the back four. Gugliemo Vicario dons the goalkeeper gloves.
Bournemouth deployed Justin Kluivert, Philippe Billing and Dominic Solanke in attack, with Ryan Christie, Antoine Semenho and Joe Rothwell playing at the back. Aarons, Ilya Zavarni, Lloyd Kelly and Milos Kerkes were the back four, with Neto wearing the goalkeeper’s gloves.
The beginning of the game was tense. Bournemouth also put pressure on Tottenham by raising their line high. Tottenham looked for an opportunity by turning the ball short from the back. The pass flowed without a hitch. Tottenham attacked Bournemouth’s defense by making use of their teammates. Son Heung-min broke down the opponent’s flank with a personal breakthrough in the 3rd minute of the first half. He attempted a cross, but was blocked by Bournemouth’s hand-to-hand defense.
Tottenham missed a decisive opportunity. In the 14th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min took advantage of an opponent’s defensive mistake and caught the ball. He gave an accurate pass to the infiltrating Madison. Madison’s shot caught the goalkeeper’s toe and he swallowed his disappointment. However, Tottenham, who were pounding, scored the first goal. In the 17th minute of the first half, Madison penetrated the space behind the opponent and calmly pushed in with his right foot. Papesar’s through pass penetrated the opposing defense. Maddison scored on his Tottenham debut.
Tottenham, hot on the heels of scoring, continued to attack Bournemouth. Maddison passed an accurate space pass to Son Heung-min, who was cutting into the left flank. Son Heung-min connected an exquisite cross to Bissouma, who was rushing in front of the goal. The shot landed in the goalkeeper’s arms.
Son Heung-min even tried to score a goal himself. In the 26th minute of the first half, during a corner kick situation, he hit the ball directly after hitting the defense. The shot missed the right side of the goal. Tottenham almost had a chance to score an additional goal. Richarlison received a pass from Maddison and found himself in a 1-on-1 situation with the goalkeeper. He created a threatening situation with sensible trapping, but was unable to score due to an inaccurate shot.
Bournemouth struck the space behind Tottenham with intermittent counterattacks. We tried to disrupt Tottenham’s rear build-up with forward pressure, but it did not have any significant effect. The extra time in the first half was 5 minutes. Richarlison tried to lead the Tottenham attack by moving to the side, but was fouled. Madison aimed at Bournemouth’s net with a sharp cross and a set piece from his teammates.
Bournemouth chilled Tottenham with a threatening shot just before the end of the first half. Even after the second half whistle blew, they aimed for the equalizer with a set piece. However, he lost his way due to an inaccurate cross. Tottenham attempted a counterattack using Richarlison, but he stepped on the ball at a critical moment and lost the opportunity.
Bournemouth quickly entered Tottenham’s camp and attempted a low, quick cross. Tottenham continued their attack with Madison changing direction by cutting off Bournemouth’s ball. Afterwards, they counterattacked again through Richarlison, but the tempo kept breaking. Bournemouth caught fire with Semenyo’s shot in the 12th minute of the second half. After Bournemouth’s corner kick ended, Tottenham changed the ground by replacing Richarlison and Pape Sar with Ivan Perisic and Emil Hojbjerg.
Tottenham scored an additional goal. In the 18th minute of the second half, Klusevski hit the net. Klusevski’s finish was good, but the linking process was impressive. From the side, U Do-gi shook the opponent’s side, and Son Heung-min gave a push at the timing of a 2-on-1 pass. After Udogi’s quick change of direction, the ball fell at Klusevsky’s feet and he finished calmly.
Tottenham pushed Bournemouth further after making substitutions and changing tactics. The defensive line was raised to the top of the center circle, putting pressure on Bournemouth. Son Heung-min shook Bournemouth up front and aimed to score. He attempted a threatening shot, but missed the goal slightly and swallowed his disappointment.
Tottenham advanced forward, forming a triangle formation on the side despite Bournemouth’s forward pressure. Experienced Perisic’s passing and body movements served as lubricant for Tottenham’s attack. We watched Perisic’s physical fight one more time in the video review system (VAR), but it ended with a yellow card warning. Bournemouth tried their best to score an equalizer, but were blocked by Hojbjerg’s fierce defense. Tottenham brought in Oliver Skipp and Giovani Lo Celso in the 27th minute of the second half to rein in the attack.
Son Heung-min, who played a starting role that day, was also a threat against Manchester United. After wearing the Tottenham captain’s armband, he is showing influence on the entire Tottenham team. The hat trick against Burnley was his second in the Premier League and a new record in 28 years. It was an impressive moment as Son Heung-min, Ferguson, and Haaland continued their hat-tricks, with three players scoring three goals in one day.
