Tottenham Hotspur seems to be barely feeling the absence of Harry Kane. It’s thanks to Captain Son Heung-min.

Sports media outlet ‘The Athletic’ said on the 2nd (Korean time), ‘There is no direct replacement for Kane, but new coach Enzi Postecoglou has recreated Tottenham’s attack,’ and diagnosed that Tottenham has effectively filled Kane’s vacancy.

The key is, of course, Son Heung-min.

The Athletic said, ‘Although their styles are different, Kane and Son Heung-min have something in common. Son Heung-min and Kane were more threatening than any other combination in Premier League history. “Son Heung-min has been remarkably successful in Kane’s absence this season,” he said.

The Athletic said, ‘Kane is without a doubt one of the best finishers in the world. “Son Heung-min also uses both feet and is one of the very few players who can compete with Kane in terms of mid-distance shooting,” he said, adding that Son Heung-min is by no means inferior to Kane in terms of shooting and scoring ability.

Next, ‘Son Heung-min runs longer and faster. He said, “He handles cutbacks and low crosses more accurately by moving inside,” adding, “Son Heung-min is better in terms of speed and penetration.”

Coach Postekoglou expressed satisfaction, saying, “Son Heung-min led the pressure we put on the opponent’s defense in the game against Liverpool. I think our style of play suits Son Heung-min well.”

The Athletic said, ‘Son Heung-min is not as fast as he used to be, but his acceleration is still better than Kane. The top speed is also ahead of Kane. He analyzed that Tottenham and Son Heung-min have achieved harmony through the new game style, saying, “Son Heung-min is better suited to pushing the opponent back and pressuring the goalkeeper with repeated sprints.”

Son Heung-min started the season as a winger. He transformed into a center forward starting in the 4th round. From this point on, goals poured in. Son Heung-min has scored 6 goals through the 7th round and is second in scoring in the Premier League.

The Athletic said, ‘Son Heung-min’s role change is important, just looking at the scores. He scored five goals through 22 games last season. This season, there are 6 goals in just 8 games (7 league games, 1 League Cup game). “Son Heung-min is showing off his role in the center and looking better than ever,” he said, adding that he was happy that Son Heung-min had made a complete comeback.

BY: 안전놀이터