Son Heung-min is likely to start the UEL final..."Johnson-Odover and 2nd line in training center"
Son Heung-min is likely to start the UEL final..."Johnson-Odover and 2nd line in training center"
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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min is likely to start.
"In an open training session, coach Enze Postecoglou ran a three-man offensive team behind Dominic Solanke, including Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson and Wilson O'Donbert," the British 'BBC' reported on the 21st (Korea Standard Time).
Tottenham will face Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final in the 2024-25 season at Estadio San Mames, located in Bilbao, Spain, on the 22nd.
Attention is focusing on whether Son Heung-min will play or not ahead of the game. He recently returned from missing due to a foot injury he suffered in April. He improved his condition through the last Crystal Palace match and Aston Villa match. However, due to Son Heung-min's poor form this season, there are many talks about starting in the region.
"There are calls for removing him from the starting list. It is not just because of concerns over his physical condition," sports media The Athletic said. "He is not as explosive as he used to be."
British 'Telegraph' said, "In terms of form and condition, coach Enze Postecoglou may exclude Son Heung-min. However, his experience and desperation for the trophy cannot be ignored.
"Given his age and contract period, this UEL final could be his last chance at Tottenham. It could be now or never. Postecoglou should give Son a chance to become a loyal legend for Tottenham," he added.
According to the BBC, Son is expected to start. Postecoglou put Solanke at the forefront of the training ahead of the final, and chose Johnson and Odover as the second line. "He seemed to suggest that Son will start," the media said.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min said, "I'm ready. I'm back from injury. I played in the match against Crystal Palace, and also played in the match against Aston Villa. I never thought I would be able to play for that long. I'm physically ready, and my players are ready to play in the biggest game of the season."
"If we win, it will be a huge moment for the entire team. As I always say, winning the first trophy is the most difficult. If we win this time, it will change the mentality of the team. It can change history, too. 스포츠토토 I believe I will be able to challenge other trophies in the future," he added.
Finally, he said, "We don't know about the future. We could play in the Champions League next year, or we could reach the final again. But tomorrow is the final. I don't want to think about anything else. This could be my last chance, or another. I just want to focus on the game. I want to win, win the trophy, and celebrate with my teammates."