Son Heung-min Makes Triumphant Return: Star Forward Scores Again, But Frustration Grows Over Early Exit

◀ Anchor ▶

Son Heung-min of Premier League Tottenham recorded his third assist of the season as he returned from injury after 15 days.

However, he expressed disappointment at the unexpected early substitution.

This is reporter Min Byeong-ho.

◀ Report ▶

Son Heung-min, who returned from injury after 15 days, started as a winger in the home game against Aston Villa.

In the first half, we played carefully and did not show much performance.

Tottenham also conceded the first goal from a corner kick in the 32nd minute of the first half.

Son Heung-min’s movements changed in the second half.

I created a chance with active dribbling…

Four minutes into the second half, Johnson equalized with a magnificent left foot cross, recording his third assist of the season.

After that, Son Heung-min’s movements became lighter and his range of activity gradually expanded.

However, in the 11th minute of the second half, a sudden substitution order came from the bench.

Son Heung-min looked in disbelief at the unexpected early substitute …

Even after returning to the bench, he expressed strong displeasure and disappointment.

Tottenham followed with Solanke scoring consecutive goals in the 30th and 34th minute of the second half…

In extra time in the second half, Madison even scored a free kick goal, winning the game 4-1 and rising to 7th place in the league.

Son Heung-min is expected to travel to Turkey for the Europa League match against Galatasaray next Friday.

This is Min Byeong-ho from MBC News.

MBC News awaits your reports 24 hours a day.

▷ Telephone 02-784-4000
▷ Email mbcjebo@mbc.co.kr
▷ Kakao Talk Report @mbc