[인터풋볼] Reporter Kim Dae-sik = What was the tactic focused on Son Heung-min as directed by Director Jose Mourinho?
Tottenham was shocked 0-1 by Brighton in the 21st round of the Premier League (EPL) in the 2020-21 season held at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, England at 4:15 a.m. on the 1st. With this defeat, Tottenham was in jeopardy to the sixth place with a second straight victory.
After the game, coach Mourinho said, “I tried to play as a team that could give Son Heung-min the familiar dynamism to him. There is no way to replace Harry Kane, but by putting a veil in it, he tried to give it dynamism by linking with Son Heung-min. But it wasn’t successful, it’s not just pointing out Veil, it’s talking about all of us.”
Coach Mourinho explained that he was trying to give Son Heung-min a dynamism, but in Tottenham’s game, he didn’t feel it was dynamic. Even taking into account that this season’s game schedule is tight and the players are unable to rest properly, the energy levels between Tottenham and Brighton were markedly different.
The only difference between Tottenham’s last Liverpool match in the starting lineup was Musa Sissoko’s wingback and Gareth Bale starting. The big frame of the 3-4-3 formation did not change, and the tactical direction did not change much. Mourinho’s philosophy of winning with zero goals, not a team trying to win by scoring multiple points, was fully embedded.
Son Heung-min, who is at the forefront, was isolated everyday, and there has never been a single scene in this game that can save his talents, speed and shooting. It is true that Son Heung-min’s recent performance has fallen compared to the beginning of the season, but it is a shame to think that he still has one shot. Did Mourinho really think that this tactic could bring dynamism to Son Heung-min?
The result and content of the match against Brighton are simply more than one loss. There are reports that Kane’s injury is not as serious as expected, but for a long time, the absence is inevitable. In the meantime, Tottenham has met challenging teams such as Chelsea, Manchester City and West Ham. If he can’t find a way to maximize Son Heung-min’s capacity as soon as possible, the fall of the mid-range will come to life.
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