Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) is being claimed to be able to play an important role under the new coaching system.
Major media outlets, including ESPN, reported on the 10th (Korean time) that "Tottenham is close to a contract with Thomas Frank as the new head coach. Frank has a strong intention to sign with Tottenham. The details remaining include paying compensation to Brentford and bringing all of Frank's coaching staff. Personal agreements are said to have been completed."
Tottenham hopes that Coach Frank will continue the success he achieved at Brentford in North London.
Since competing in the Premier League from the 2021-2022 season, he has created a stir against strong teams with bold tactics, even with limited resources. In particular, he showcased the power of the promoted team with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in August 2021, and in the 2022-2023 season, achieved the club's best performance, finishing 9th in the league.
There are many speculations that Son Heung-min's decision will be made after his appointment. If Coach Frank wishes to accompany 'Captain' Son Heung-min, it is expected that the club will follow his intentions.
British media 'GiveMeSport' initially projected that Son Heung-min would play a key role in the attack under Coach Frank.
The media stated, "Players such as Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford), Dominic Solanke, and Son Heung-min could operate in a 4-3-3 formation," adding, "Last season, Tottenham scored 64 goals in the Premier League, ranking 6th in the institutional sector. This is because the club has substantial talented attackers. Dominic Solanke had a long adjustment period, but this striker, formerly of Bournemouth, is likely to keep his starting position next season. Son Heung-min, as the first player to lift a trophy as captain of Tottenham since 2008, is experiencing a period of uncertainty ahead of the new season. Although he is undeniably a club legend, recent performance declines have emerged as a problem. There are also rumors that Saudi Pro League teams are keeping an eye on his situation. If Son Heung-min stays in North London, he is expected to start as a left winger as captain."
It added, "Dejan Kulusevski is also a strong candidate for the right winger position, but Coach Frank may bring in a player he knows well (Mbeumo)."
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