Since his contentious exchange with the referee in the previous match, to his sitting on the ground with a helpless smirk in this game, Son Heung-min is undoubtedly feeling extremely disappointed.
Despite their aspirations to compete for a top-four finish this season, they are drifting further away from their goal.
Tottenham 1-1 West Ham United
In terms of player management, Pochettino has lost the vitality that was praised at the start of the season, and the utilization of Werner has also left Captain Son feeling very dissatisfied.
Madison, Van de Beek, and others are no longer as magical as before, and the teammates they can rely on are few and far between.
Have Tottenham Lost Their Magic?
Clearly, although Tottenham had the advantage in possession in the current match, they lacked any significant advantage in actual performance and game control.
This has led to numerous issues, particularly in many details and especially in one-on-one situations.
Despite having more shots than their opponents, the fact that they had an equal number of shots on target raises the question: how can they break the deadlock?
Johnson’s early goal led Tottenham 1-0!
Johnson’s ealry goal at the start of the game was impressive. However, this was based on the opponent’s overall strength being inferior and taking relatively longer to settle into the game rhythm.
However, once the opponent organized their defense, Tottenham found it difficult to make an impact. Throughout the match, their scoring opportunities were few and far between, and their shots posed little threat.
Son Heung-min was tightly marked throughout the entire match
It must be pointed out that Son Heung-min, in particular, finds himself in this predicament.
As a former Premier League Golden Boot winner and a forward who has performed well this season, especially as the team’s primary striker, he should have received more opportunities and support.
Zouma scored the equalizer!
However, West Ham’s 4-5-1 formation effectively restricted the combination play between Tottenham’s midfield and Son, resulting in significant flaws in their gameplay.
Postecoglou is also aware of the issues. Therefore, in his adjustments, he almost exclusively rotated players in the midfield.
Tactical issues under Postecoglou?
However, the rotations of players like Kulusevski, Richarlison, and Bissouma did not have much impact.
In contrast, West Ham, despite having fewer options, managed to maintain balance in the match. This is undoubtedly ironic for Tottenham.
Werner was invisible throughout the entire match!
Even more ironic is the manager’s continued trust in Werner. Since missing an open goal in the last game, Werner’s performance in this match has been virtually worthless.
He was almost invisible on the left flank, unable to create or seize opportunities.
This personnel arrangement has sparked dissatisfaction among most Tottenham fans after the match, and the manager is under immense pressure.
Will Werner have a slot in the next match?
Will he continue with such arrangements in the next match?
Returning to Son Heung-min’s personal dissatisfaction. If Tottenham still finds themselves in the predicament of “having no Champions League to play,” it would undoubtedly be unacceptable for them.
The new home ground has been completed, and the team has brought in many new signings.
Son Heung-Min
However, achieving such results under these circumstances would certainly not gain the approval of the fans.
More importantly, Son Heung-min is already over 30 years old. Although he does exercise self-restraint and maintains good physical fitness, is this a case of “missing opportunities”?
Will Son stay or leave?
Would he achieve better results if he were at another club?
