"56 minutes → 45 minutes." Son Heungmin is replacing it early...Compared to the weekend game?

[Anchor]
Tottenham Son Heung-min played only the first half of the Europa League away game and was replaced early.

While questions remain about how to use Son Heung-min, Tottenham lost.

This is reporter Cho Eun-ji.

[Reporter]
Tottenham Son Heung-min, who looks absurd as if he can't believe the manager's replacement sign, also showed strong dissatisfaction when he left the ground in 56 minutes in the return match of injury.

And on the fifth day, Son Heung-min started the away game in Galatasaray wearing the captain's armband.

As a starting member of the 1.5th Army, which has changed half of its main lineup, Tottenham struggled in the "Mausoleum of the Away Team," which was constantly booed.

He gave up a goal six minutes after kickoff, trailing 1-3 in the first half.

Son Heung-min on the left wing did not display his unique speed, and he was struggling in the physical fight.


22 ball touches, 73% pass success rate, but there were no shots and no threatening scenes.

Son Heung-min was replaced after the first half.

Tottenham followed one goal despite the bad news of Rankshire being sent off in the second half, but lost 2-3 and tasted its first defeat in Europa, which had won three consecutive games.

The coach did not mention whether the reason for the early exclusion of Son Heung-min was rebukeful or for his physical management, but he seems to be conscious of the home game of the league against Ipswich on the weekend.

[Ange Postecoglou / Tottenham manager: We replaced two players at half-time, and as far as I know, both are fine. Everyone got through it safely. There is a long way to go back, but I will recover well and prepare for Sunday's game.]

Son Heung-min, who played almost every game until last season and was called the "icon of all things," is often absent this season due to major and minor injuries.

He says he takes care of his body thoroughly, but he is 32 years old and has entered the twilight of his career.

[Son Heung-min / Tottenham striker/captain: Good for recovery. It's very cold, but I'm going to do it every day. The older you get, the more you get.]

Son Heung-min, who missed the A-match in October due to an injury, was selected as Hong Myung-bo this month.

Director Hong Myung-bo is also planning a "Plan B."However, the ace's revival and performance are also urgently needed.

I'm Jo Eun Ji of YTN.

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