Wed Jan 08 19:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Tottenham’s Son Heung-min Under Fire, but Manager Backs Him Ahead of Carabao Cup Clash
**London, England** – Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min is facing criticism despite his team’s upcoming Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool. While Son has scored 7 goals and provided 6 assists in 23 appearances this season, his performance has fallen short of expectations, with several missed key opportunities. This contrasts sharply with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Son’s joint-Golden Boot winner in 2021-2022, who boasts 21 goals and 17 assists in 27 games.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou defended Son, citing the team’s current struggles. He highlighted Tottenham’s extensive injury crisis, affecting key players across the defense and midfield, including goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario (ankle surgery) and several defenders. Even the availability of some returning players remains uncertain. Postecoglou emphasized that even a world-class player like Salah might struggle to replicate his current form within Tottenham’s current underperforming squad, lacking attacking fluidity and defensive cohesion. He believes Son’s scoring record would improve significantly if he played for Liverpool.
Postecoglou is confident that Son’s form will return once the team overcomes its injury problems and improves its overall performance. He acknowledged the team’s difficulties, including players being deployed out of position, but stressed that the responsibility for results rests with him. Despite the challenges, Postecoglou is determined to win the EFL Cup, and the upcoming match against Liverpool is seen as a crucial test. The match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 9th (5 AM KST).
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