who returned to his team after the World Cup, expressed his regret at the team's defeat by explaining why he took off his mask during the game.
Son Heung-min started the home game against Tottenham and Aston Villa in the 17th round of the 2022-23 season of the English professional football division 1 Premier League (EPL) held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 1st (hereinafter Korean time).
In this game, he played full-time without a substitute, but could not prevent the team from losing 0-2.
After Son Heung-min lost the ball while trying to break through the dribble, he competed with an opponent near the touch line and failed, then took off the mask he was wearing and threw it out of the field.
In an interview right after the game, 스포츠중계 Son Heung-min expressed deep regret at the defeat and explained why he threw the mask.
He told Sports Time, “As it was a home game, of course we should have won. Personally and overall, it was disappointing,” he said. “I have to try to forget it as soon as possible. He needs to prepare well for the match against Crystal Palace read more by refining the points.”
Regarding taking off the mask during the game, Son Heung-min said, “It was frustrating. Millie was frustrated in the situation and took off and played the game.”
Regarding the cause of this defeat, “I think it is a problem for the entire team rather than a defensive part. The team members are well aware of it,” he said. “I was not lucky. Villa’s first shot led to a goal.”
Son Heung-min blamed himself saying that his performance was not particularly good. He said, “Like last season, I thought every moment (my performance) was regrettable. Aside from the goal, if you look at the content, there are things that need to be supplemented,” he said. “I am thinking about how to help my teammates. not satisfied He looked back, saying, “There are definitely areas to improve.”
Regarding the next game against Crystal Palace, Son Heung-min said, “You have to recover well, rest well, and eat well. Recovery is the most important thing,” he said. “We need to quickly recover physically and mentally and change the atmosphere. It's not a good atmosphere, but I hope to play a big role and play a good game."
Tottenham will go on an away road to Crystal Palace on the 5th.