[마이데일리 = 최용재 기자]Son Heung-min (Tottenham) ‘crisis rumor’ appeared.
Son Heung-min became the top scorer in the English Premier League last season with 23 goals. He hasn’t been as destructive this season as last season. In this situation, rumors regarding the transfer of 2022 Qatar World Cup star Cody Gakpo (PSV Eindhoven) to Tottenham came out. It is argued that Son Heung-min’s position may be shaken due to the angle cloth.
Britain’s ’90min’ reported on the 26th (Korean time), “Son Heung-min might be under great pressure amid reports that Tottenham are working hard to recruit Gakpo. Tottenham fans are also welcoming the recruitment of Gakpo.”
The 23-year-old Dutchman has scored 13 goals in 24 appearances this season. In the league he scored 9 goals in 14 appearances. Above all, he left a strong impression by scoring three goals for the Dutch national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With the interest of many big clubs continuing, Tottenham is also aiming for each shot.
The media said, “Gakpo is one of the world’s most active strikers this season. In particular, he scored three goals in the World Cup. Eindhoven offered a transfer fee of 45 million euros (61 billion won). They want to sign another striker. “Tottenham manager Antonio Conte strongly wants to sign Gakpo.”
When Gakpo is recruited, competition with Son Heung-min as the starting pitcher is inevitable. The media analyzed, “The recruitment of Gakpo is ominous news for Son Heung-min. It would be fair to say that it puts a burden on Son Heung-min ahead of the second half of the season. Also, Conte may have to make decisions that he had never thought of before.”
The media then said, “If Gakpo is recruited, Son Heung-min’s position can be threatened. Coach Conte prepares a replacement at any time according to his will. Son Heung-min has always been one of the best players. If they leave, it will come as a really big shock. If we recruited Gakpo and Son Heung-min doesn’t show a better performance, there is a possibility that this will happen.”
But it also raised objections. It is still a view that Son Heung-min’s competitiveness has not declined.
The media said, “Son Heung-min had a really hard time before playing in the Qatar World Cup. He was the top scorer last season and didn’t score except for one league game this season. “As a reminder, he will have a chance to get back on track once the season resumes. The same goes for his hat-trick once morest Leicester City. He has been a key player for Tottenham for many years.”
Meanwhile, Tottenham will play the 16th round of the English Premier League with Brentford on the 26th. It is the first league match to be held following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He was strong when Son Heung-min was in crisis. If Son Heung-min, who is likely to be selected for the match once morest Brentford, sets off a firecracker, rumors of a crisis will quietly disappear as always.
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