What do Premier League legend Shearer think of Son Heung-min’s heated reaction after being substituted for Richalisong?
[골닷컴] Reporter Park Moon-soo = “You can get angry. It’s not bad.”
Premier League legend and current soccer panelist Alan Shearer said it was a good response to Son Heung-min, who showed his anger after being substituted out against Nottingham Forest. Heung-Min Son’s extraordinary tenacity towards the goal was praised.
On the 29th (local time) through England’s ‘Mirror’, Shearer was substituted for Richalisson in the 29th minute of the second half, and Son Heung-min, who showed a somewhat exasperated appearance, was noted.
In a report citing the ‘Match Day Program’ hosted by Optus Sports, Shearer said, “After being replaced, Son Heung-min’s reaction was quite interesting.”
He continued, “I totally understand. It’s a good thing in my opinion. Heung-Min Son showed an angry look because he didn’t want to be substituted. He wouldn’t want to get out of it because he still has a chance to score.”
Heung-Min Son also said, “(Heung-Min Son) must have been angry because he thought someone other than him should be substituted. I think it’s a good thing. Heung-Min Son’s reaction showed that he was not at all satisfied.” He said he understands the reaction.
In the 2021/22 season, Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to become the top scorer in Premier League history. He proudly won the top scorer in the world’s best league and decorated a page in the history of Asian football beyond Korea.
The 2022/23 season is a bit slow. 4 games in a row without a goal. The only point of attack was the assist in the opening game against Villa. Heung-Min Son scored only a goal in the match against Nottingham, the promotion team, to celebrate the 7th anniversary of joining Tottenham. The result was a 2-0 win for Tottenham, but overall the content of the game was frustrating. Opportunities did not come to Son Heung-min often. There was a threatening situation, but it was not finished.
In the end, coach Conte replaced Heung-Min Son with Richalisson in the 29th minute of the second half. Son Heung-min looked a little angry. In response, Shearer responded that he understood if it was a striker.
Tottenham’s next opponent is West Ham. The two teams will play their first London derby of the season at the London Stadium on the morning of the 1st. So far, Son Heung-min has scored 7 goals and provided 7 assists in 15 matches (including cup competitions) against West Ham. In the 2021/22 season, I have a good memory of scoring two goals in the second half of the match and leading Tottenham to a 3-1 victory.
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