Son Heung-min ‌and Kim Min-jae’s Tough Times: Korean Football Pillars Shaken by Harsh Criticism

The pillars of Korean football are shaking due to the pouring out voices of criticism and ⁣condemnation. Harsh criticism towards⁣ Son Heung-min, captain of the Korean national football team and Tottenham Hotspur, pours in every day.

Worst Claim? Have You Forgotten 9 Years of Dedication?

Tottenham have ⁣been shaky of late. First‍ of all, they lost‌ the North London ⁣derby. Tottenham, led by‍ coach Enze Posteglu, lost 0-1 in the North London derby in the fourth ⁣round of the English Premier League (EPL)⁤ 2024-2025 against Arsenal held at the‌ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 15th.

Son Heung-min started as a left winger in the game against Arsenal and played full time. In the Carabao Cup, he appeared as a substitute in the second half and‌ played on the field for 30 minutes. Captain Son Heung-min ‍also sent a message that he needs to reflect and wake up to the performance that did not match the value of Tottenham’s name.

However, Tottenham ⁤fans were angry. The phrase “dominating the ‍game” in a situation⁤ where they were defeated by⁤ their biggest rival touched‍ the ⁣hearts of the fans. The ‌arrow of criticism was aimed at Son Heung-min. Global media ‘GOAL’ reported, “Tottenham fans criticized Son Heung-min for his interview after the‍ North​ London derby loss to ‌Arsenal, calling the captain’s shame and delusion.”

Lower Score than the Goalkeeper Who Conceded Goals

The harsh criticism towards Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) continues. Kim Min-jae has received particularly bad reviews from the ⁤German media since last season. German football legend⁢ Lothar ⁤Matthaus also publicly criticized Kim Min-jae.

Kim Min-jae made a mistake even before ‌the opening of the new season.⁣ Last‌ month,‍ he started against Wolfsburg in the German Bundesliga’s opening game of the 2024-2025 season. In the 10th minute of the second half, when the game was close at 1-1, the ball was taken away and a goal ⁢conceded.

Fortunately, Munich won 3-2 thanks to an own goal in the 20th minute of the second half and Serge Gnabry’s⁢ goal in the 37th minute of the second half. Minjae ⁣Kim couldn’t laugh. In the 36th minute of the second half, Eric Dier replaced him and retired to the bench.

Voice of Criticism that Must be Shaken‌ Even for ‍the A Game…

Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae are the pillars of the Korean national football team. The voices that shake⁣ them are growing concerns about the international match scheduled for October. The national team will play the third match of Group B in the third away match ⁢of the Asia qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup⁣ North and Central America⁣ against ​Jordan⁣ at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan ⁣on the 10th of next month.

Jordan is in first place in the group. The national team, behind Jordan in goal difference, are in ⁢second place in the group.⁣ This is an important game​ to finish first in the group. It is also an opportunity for revenge. Last February, under former coach Jurgen Klinsmann, they suffered a humiliating 0-2 defeat in the semi-finals of the‌ Asian Football Confederation ⁤(AFC) Asian Cup.

We desperately need a win. Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae, the pillars of the national team,⁢ must brush off criticism from the local media. In order to perform well in the A game, you need to lighten your mental ‍load.