Tottenham’s Son Heung-min Shines alongside New Partner James Maddison
By Star News Reporter Ahn Ho-geun | October 23, 2023 08:44
Tottenham Hotspur’s Son Heung-min (31) has defied expectations following the transfer of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich. Instead of fading, Son has shown even more power this season, with his new partner James Maddison (27) playing a significant role in his success.
Maddison, previously known as a striker for Leicester City, has seamlessly fit into Tottenham’s attack. Over the past five seasons, he contributed 55 goals and 41 assists for Leicester. However, comparing him to the prolific Kane was a challenge. Kane and Son had combined for an impressive 47 goals in the English Premier League (EPL), surpassing the previous record set by Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard (36 combined goals).
Nevertheless, Son has continued to soar. Despite scoring 10 goals in 36 league games last season, he has already scored 6 goals in just 8 games this season, including a hat trick. His exceptional performances have earned him the EPL’s Player of the Month award for the fourth time in his career.
Son’s achievement of winning the award four times puts him in the league of legendary players such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Scholes, Alan Shearer, and Frank Lampard. This record is a testament to Son’s incredible talent and the positive impact of coach Enze Postecoglou’s new direction for the team.
Tottenham’s impressive performance this season is evident through their unbeaten record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 20 points in the first 8 games. They currently hold 4th place in the league standings, trailing the leaders by only 1 point. Compared to their 8th place finish last season, the team has made significant improvements and is showing potential to compete for the top spot.
An area where Tottenham has notably excelled is in both offense and defense. With 18 goals scored and only 8 conceded, they boast a goal difference of 10. Their average of 2.25 goals per game surpasses the previous season’s average of 1.84, even with Kane’s contribution.
One cannot overlook the influence of James Maddison in Tottenham’s upward trend. Since his arrival, Maddison has started in all 8 games, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. Furthermore, his special bond with Son Heung-min has been evident on and off the field.
In a recent interview, Maddison expressed his admiration for Coach Postekoglou’s teaching style and his deep affection for Son Heung-min. Their relationship has been compared to a “bromance” due to their close bond and special chemistry. Maddison’s comments about wanting to hug Son Heung-min every morning can be seen as a playful yet affectionate act of expressing his admiration.
Prior to joining Tottenham, Maddison had no personal connection with Son Heung-min. However, after a game, Son approached Maddison and they shared a handshake, leading to a newfound friendship. Maddison was impressed by Son’s praise and attention to detail as a player, noting that Son also extends his kindness to others.
Maddison revealed that Son’s warm personality and exceptional captaincy inspire those around him, creating a positive team environment. Learning from Son’s playing style, Maddison feels that adapting to each other’s flow is crucial for their success. Although it took time for them to develop their rhythm, Maddison is confident that they are now on the right track.
The special chemistry between Maddison and Son has caught the attention of media outlets such as the Daily Mail, who described their bond as a bromance that brings constant laughter to the team.
As Maddison enjoys the increasing interest in their partnership, he acknowledges the difference in attention he receives since joining Tottenham. Moving to a bigger club has allowed him to be recognized more, whereas his contributions at Leicester may have gone unnoticed.
Maddison has expressed his gratitude towards Coach Postekoglou’s system, stating that he is currently playing the best football of his career. At 26 years old, Maddison believes that his journey as a player is just beginning, raising high expectations for his future in football.
With Son Heung-min and James Maddison leading the way, Tottenham Hotspur is poised for success this season, challenging for top honors in the English Premier League.
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Star News Reporter Ahn Ho-geun | 2023.10.23 08:44
Tottenham’s James Maddison hugs Son Heung-min (left). /AFPBBNews=News1Son Heung-min (left) and Madison hug each other. /AFPBBNews=News1 When the transfer of Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) was confirmed, the most obvious assessment was that Son Heung-min (31, Tottenham Hotspur) would not be as powerful as before. When I opened the lid, it was exactly the opposite. He shows even more power than last season, which experienced ups and downs. New partner James Madison (27) has a large stake. Maddison was known as a striker for Leicester City. He led Leicester’s attack with 55 goals and 41 assists over the past five seasons.
However, it was difficult to compare him to Kane. Kane combined with Son Heung-min to score an astonishing 47 goals in the English Premier League (EPL), the highest score in EPL history, far more than Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard (36 goals combined).
Nevertheless, Son Heung-min soars. Last season, in good spirits, he played 36 league games and scored 10 goals, but this season he scored 6 goals, including a hat trick, in 8 games and even won the league’s Player of the Month award for the 4th time . in his career.
Heung-min’s son celebrates after scoring a goal. /AFPBBNews=Heung-min’s son at the ceremony News 1. /AFPBBNews=News 1 Son Heung-min. /AFPBBNews=Son Heung-min scores News 1. /AFPBBNews=News 1 The only players who have won the Player of the Month award four times are legendary players such as Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Paul Scholes, Alan Shearer, and Frank Lampard . The fact that Son Heung-min, who is currently in the pipeline, stands shoulder to shoulder with them is a meaningful record. The colors of the team that coach Enze Postecoglou changed were effective. Tottenham are unbeaten (6 wins, 2 draws, 20 points) in 8 games since the opening and are in 4th place, 1 point behind the leader. They have improved significantly from 8th place last season and can compete for the lead.
The offense and the stability of the defense is incredible. With 18 goals and 8 goals conceded, the goal difference is 10. The number of goals per game is 2.25, which is more than 2 goals. This is in contrast to last season, when even with Kane, the goals scored was only 1.84.
If we were to look for one of the reasons for the upward trend among players, we cannot omit the Madison effect. Madison, who was signed for a transfer fee of 40 million pounds (65.8 billion won) before this season, has appeared as a starter in all 8 games and recorded 2 goals and 5 assists.
Madison (left) makes a dribble cut. /AFPBBNews=News 1 Madison stabs ticket. /AFPBBNews=News1 Madison establishes herself as Son Heung-min’s new special assistant, but she also shows a special affection for Son Heung-min. It can also be seen as a backdrop for a new bromance and special chemistry. According to British newspaper The Sun on the 22nd, Maddison praised Coach Postekoglou for his teaching style and also admitted his special affection for ‘captain’ Son Heung-min, saying, “I want to hug Son Heung-min every morning. ” It is a form of flirting, which is a popular term these days and is an act of expressing affection towards another person.
Although he was Son Heung-min’s ‘social media king’, he had no connection to Madison. Madison also admitted that they weren’t close friends before. “When I was playing for Leicester City, I didn’t know him at all (in person), but one day he came up to me after the game and we shook hands.” “Son Heung-min hugged me and talked about me as a player. He didn’t hold back on his praise. There’s no need to do that, but I see Son Heung-min giving his time to other people too.”
Heung-min’s son takes care of Richarlison (left) who scored. /AFPBBNews=News1 Son Heung-min (centre) gives a high five to Madison (left). /AFPBBNews=News1 Son Heung-min receiving instructions from coach Postekoglu (right). /AFPBBNews=News 1 The reason for Madison’s performance is hidden in these next words. Maddison said, “Son Heung-min is a warm person to those around him and he is a great captain. If Son Heung-min is your captain, you don’t want to let him down because he is a good person.” He added, “He is a very good and excellent person. He explained, “He is a great person. Those aspects also affect the team. Son Heung-min is a great captain and friend.” Son Heung-min changes Madison. “Sonne likes to run. I learn his style. I like to change direction, get assists and play through the balls, but to be successful you have to be in the same flow as the striker,” he said. to each other and get used to it.” “It took a while for us to lose, but we feel we’re getting there,” he said.
Daily Mail also pays attention to their special chemistry. “Madison fell into a bromance with ‘Nice Guy’ Son Heung-min. The two haven’t stopped laughing since they started playing together,” he said.
Son Heung-min (center) and Madison (left) embrace. /AFPBBNews=News1 Madison gives Son Heung-min (left) a shoulder. /Photo = Tottenham SNS Madison himself is satisfied with the interest in this particular chemistry. On the 22nd, another British media outlet, Spurs Web, reported an interview with Maddison, saying, “Madison believes he is getting more attention since his transfer to Tottenham.” According to Spurs Web, Maddison thought he attracted more attention after moving to Tottenham than he did during his time at Leicester.
Maddison said in a recent interview: “What I would say is that I definitely get more compliments. People know me more because I’m at a big club. “I don’t mean to be rude. . I played really well and I think I had a good game at the time, but it wasn’t mentioned very often because Tottenham are a bigger club in the league,” he explained.
Of course, there was great satisfaction with Postekoglou’s current supervisory system. He said, “I feel like I’m playing the best football I’ve ever played,” and “I’m now old enough to experience something like that. However, I’m still 26 and I have a long way to go. I would like to say that my career as a player has now begun.” raising expectations for football.
Son Heung-min (right) and Madison smile brightly together. /AFPBBNews=Mab Heung-min (left) and Madison take a picture together after scoring the first goal. /AFPBBNews=News 1 Madison (left), who scored, runs towards Son Heung-min. /AFPBBNews=News1
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