Son Heung-min’s Recent Performance: Is Age Catching Up?

As Son Heung-min, the star striker and captain of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League (EPL), experiences a dip in form, fans are offering blunt assessments, citing the impact of age 😩.

Fan Reactions to Son’s Recent Performances 🤔

On April 11th, BBC reported on fan opinions regarding Son Heung-min’s recent performances. This followed BBC’s earlier comment after the UEFA Europa League quarter-final first leg against Eintracht Frankfurt (1-1 draw) that Son might no longer be indispensable to Tottenham.

BBC noted that Son doesn’t appear as fast or sharp as before this season. They added that substituting Son while chasing the game was unimaginable until recently.

Season Stats 📊

Son has recorded 7 goals and 9 assists in the regular league season. Including UEFA Europa League (3 goals, 2 assists), FA Cup (1 assist), and League Cup (1 goal), he has a total of 11 goals and 12 assists in 43 official matches.

Fan Concerns 😟

Despite marking nine consecutive seasons with double-digit goals for Tottenham, fans worry about the decline in Son’s explosive speed, a key strength, suggesting an “aging curve”.

Many fans attribute Son’s recent performance to his age.

• Sean: Believes Son’s age (nearing 32-33) is an issue, citing physical decline. He suggests fans must accept that Son can’t play every 3-4 days and needs rest, also noting a possible lack of confidence.
• Richard: Argues that the captain’s armband should be passed to Cristian Romero to allow Son to express himself freely.
• Len: States that Son isn’t immune to age and is no longer a shining player, suggesting he should be excluded for the team’s sake.
• Charlie: Thinks Son’s declining speed due to age significantly impacts his performance and suggests he needs help to influence the game in other ways.

The discussion highlights the challenges faced by athletes as they age and the evolving expectations of fans.