[이장면]This time, Heung-Min Son outperformed Sala… Why?

Can Heung-Min Son (Tottenham) surpass Salah (Liverpool)? We thought it was our own expectation and support, but the British media also asks this question.

Son Heung-min celebrates scoring the first goal against Liverpool on the 8th. (Photo = AP Yonhap News)

Son Heung-min ‘chasing’ and Salah ‘chasing’. It must be expected that the tension evoked by the close competition and the thrill of the unpredictable result will be evoked. Heung-Min Son’s amazing spurt, which made this competition possible, is also highlighted.

Sala ranked first in scoring, Heung-Min Son first in power ranking
The British media ‘Sky Sports’ put forward that Son Heung-min beat Salah in the ‘Power Ranking’ compiled by itself. Salah is chasing after him with 22 goals in the Premier League and Heung-min Son with 20 goals, but his place has been reversed in the ‘Power Ranking’. Heung-Min Son shrugs just that he has risen to the top spot. If you look at why he became number one, it’s interesting to see why.

British media 'Sky Sports' reported that Son Heung-min overtook Salah and climbed to the top of the 'Power Ranking'.  (Photo = 'Sky Sports' capture)British media ‘Sky Sports’ reported that Son Heung-min overtook Salah and climbed to the top of the ‘Power Ranking’. (Photo = ‘Sky Sports’ capture)

They say numbers don’t lie. If you look at the indicators that quantify Son Heung-min’s performance, you will nod your head. Heung-Min Son scored more goals in more difficult situations than Salah. You can tell by looking at ‘Expected Goals·xG’. ‘Expected goal’ can be said to be the scoring probability for each situation, and Son Heung-min is 13.11, far less than Salah (22.43). By the way, he caught 20 goals. The number of chance creations was also better than Salah (62) with 64.

Comparison between Son Heung-min and Sala.  Heung-Min Son showed more space than Sala.Comparison between Son Heung-min and Sala. Heung-Min Son showed more space than Sala.

Heung-Min Son played more space and scored more difficult goals
Heung-Min Son has also scored goals in various leagues this season. If Salah scored a goal from inside the penalty area, Son Heung-min also scored from the left and right of the arc. The difficulty of the goal is indicated by color, and yellow marks indicate difficult goals. Heung-Min Son scored a lot of goals that were difficult to score.

As much as the difference in their football style, the location where each goal is scored is also different.  However, Son Heung-min scored more difficult goals than Salah.  (Photo = 'Sky Sports' capture)  As much as the difference in their football style, the location where each goal is scored is also different. However, Son Heung-min scored more difficult goals than Salah. (Photo = ‘Sky Sports’ capture)

Sala focused on attack, Son Heung-min took care of defense
Goals are important in football, but that doesn’t mean that goals can’t explain everything in football. Just by looking at the spaces you’ve been in, you can get an idea of ​​how much you’ve contributed to the team. Heung-Min Son has moved evenly this season from under the half line to the left flank and into the penalty area. If Salah was aiming for a goal while standing on the right flank, Son Heung-min took on the role of taking care of the team’s defense as well. It is noteworthy that he accumulated 20 goals while overcoming the burden of defense. If you look at the official records of the Premier League, Son Heung-min is ahead of Salah in terms of interceptions and defensive clears. There is.)

Heung-Min Son's Premier League record this season.Heung-Min Son’s Premier League record this season.

Salah's Premier League record this season.Salah’s Premier League record this season.

“You know what? We’re gonna win!”
Translated into English, ‘You know what? We’re going to win” Joe. Three years ago, Heung-Min Son spoke to the relay camera after scoring the winning goal against Manchester City in the European Champions League quarter-finals.
There are now 3 games left. I would like to change it this time.
“You know what? I’m gonna win!”

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