Son Heung-min faces lineup exclusion as Tottenham turns to Mikey Moore against Southampton

Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) is expected to be omitted from the starting lineup for the Southampton match.

Tottenham News reported on the 5th (Korean time) that "Manager Postecoglou is expected to exclude Son Heung-min from the starting squad for the home game against Southampton on the 6th."

Tottenham will host Southampton for the Premier League round 31 match at 10 p.m. on the 6th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.

Tottenham News noted, "Tottenham is set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) quarterfinal first leg on the 11th. The match against Southampton could be a crucial turning point as the team needs to shift its momentum."

In fact, Tottenham's recent form has not been good. In their first match after a three-week A-match break, they faced Chelsea away but lost 0-1. Their league rank has dropped to 16th place (34 points). While they maintain a gap with the relegation zone, their performance falls far short of pre-season expectations.

Tottenham has recorded 10 wins, 4 draws, and 16 losses in 30 league matches this season.

Southampton is at the bottom of the league. With 2 wins, 4 draws, and 24 losses, they remain in last place. Their last win was two months ago.

Tottenham News stated, "Tottenham must win this game at all costs. Southampton is statistically one of the weakest teams in Premier League history. Just last December, Tottenham scored 5 goals against Southampton."

Local expert John Wenham argued for Moore's starting position over Son Heung-min for the Southampton match. He commented, "I think Son Heung-min will go to the bench, and Moore will take that position. I hope Moore starts alongside Solanke and Odubeko." This statement can be interpreted as addressing the possibility of rotation for the Frankfurt match in conjunction with Son's recent struggles.

Son Heung-min played the full 90 minutes against Chelsea but managed only 2 shots. His last goal in the league was against Bournemouth on the 10th of last month. Given this trend, there is a growing possibility of giving Moore an opportunity.

Meanwhile, media warned that if Tottenham loses to Southampton, Manager Postecoglou could be a target for dismissal. They claimed, "There are many issues within the team, but they must defeat Southampton. If they fail to win again, Postecoglou should step down."

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